International Collaboration and Development
Focusing on cross-border knowledge sharing, supply chain collaboration, and the development of political economies, this group examines how international partnerships foster innovation and economic growth. Our research provides insights into building resilient, connected communities in a globalised world.
Focus
This research stream explores the evolving role of international collaboration in addressing complex transboundary challenges, from crisis response and disaster resilience to inclusive governance and sustainability transitions. Positioned at the intersection of international business, institutional development, and political sociology, our research investigates how cross-border partnerships, global policy frameworks, and knowledge-sharing networks facilitate innovation and structural adaptation. We study enterprise and government strategies under conditions of disruption, regional cooperation mechanisms, and inclusive development agendas—especially in areas such as space exploration, ageing societies, reconciliation processes, and global green governance.
Impact
Our work generates insights into how international alliances and knowledge networks shape economic resilience, institutional capacity, and social cohesion. By examining the role of serendipity, uncertainty, and institutional visibility in global partnerships, we contribute to more adaptive and inclusive forms of international engagement. This research informs policymakers, NGOs, multilateral agencies, and transnational corporations seeking to build connected, sustainable futures through cross-sector, cross-border collaboration. The stream also highlights emerging domains—such as outer space and youth-led reconciliation—as laboratories for experimental governance and ethical global development.
Outcomes
Raswant, A., Nielsen, B. B. and Buckley, P. J. (2025), “Space: A New Frontier for International Business,” Journal of International Business Studies.
Zhang, H., Lili, M. I., Shao, X., & Juan, B. U. (2024). Demystifying pathways of composition-based international strategies under the de-globalization world: A configurational approach. Journal of International Management, 30(2), 101085.
Nielsen, B. B., & Wechtler, H., & Zheng, L. G. (2023). Disasters and international business: Insights and recommendations from a systematic review. Journal of World Business, 58(4), 101458.
Larkin, R. and Larkin, J. (2022) Addressing the challenges of ageing: A global perspective on Policies and Practices, in Dhakal, Nankervis, & Burgess in Ageing Asia and the Pacific in Changing Times (eds) (2022), Chapter 2, pp.17-32, Springer
Berents, H., & Mollica, C. (2022). Reciprocal institutional visibility: Youth, peace and security and ‘inclusive’ agendas at the United Nations. Cooperation and Conflict, 57(1), 65-83.
Zheng, L. G., Wechtler, H., Heyden, M., & Bouncken, R. B. (2024). Global disasters and the luck of the draw? A serendipity perspective on MNE responses to global disasters. Journal of International Management, 30(1), 101084.
Mollica, C. (2024). Agency and ownership in reconciliation: youth and the practice of transitional justice. State University of New York Press.
Berents, H., Mollica, C., Odgers-Jewell, C., Payne, H., & Spalding, S. (2024). Conducting care-full research: collaborative research amidst corona, a coup, and other crises. International Studies Perspectives, ekae005.
Zhu, Q., Xie, X., Li, Y., & Shao, X. (2024). Orchestrating network resources: How European Union green cooperation affects member states sustainable development. Journal of Cleaner Production, 459, 142499.
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