Learni ng obj ecti ves This case is about managing strategic alliances, even though the case is about equity joint venture,it illustrates issues in the management of other types of alliances too. Firstly,we should pay more attention on dynamics of international alliances.These include: how partners learn through alliances, How alliances grew and develop,and how the relationship between partners evolves in response to external and internal changes. 66 Learning objectives Learning objectives This case is about managing strategic alliances, even though the case is about equity joint venture, it illustrates issues in the management of other types of alliances too. Firstly, w e should pay more attention on dynamics of internation al a llianc es. These inc lude: ¾ how partners learn thr ough alliances, ¾ How alliances grew and develop, and how the rela tionship between partners evolv es in response to external and internal changes