1. Multilateralism and regionalism in global economic governance : an introduction / Junji Nakagawa -- 2. How to avoid anticompetitive effects of state interventions in times of financial crisis / Rolf H. Weber and Seraina N. Gruenewald -- 3. Designing an Asian financial architecture / Douglas...

This paper examines the determinants of alignment in bilateral partnerships. While it was impossible to think about international cooperation without referring to the term "alliances" during much of the Cold War period, strategic partnerships have taken a central place in many states' diplomatic...