The AIB–UNCTAD Strategic Alliance

International strategic alliances (ISAs) are cross-border cooperation agreements between organizations with shared interests. This paper examines the long-standing ISA between the Academy of International Business (AIB) and the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), focusing on their collaboration in publishing research and organizing conferences on foreign direct investment and multinational firms in economic development. We analyze the alliance’s history, structure, and longevity, and offer insights for academic organizations considering similar ISAs.