Global Perspectives on Strategic International Partnerships: A Guide to Building Sustainable Academic Linkages, a new book published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is now available to order for $44.95 through IIE Books. The second book in the joint IIE-DAAD "Global Perspectives" series, more than 50 experts based in 12 countries explore new partnership trends, and share best practices and case studies for building and expanding tactical academic partnerships. As higher education institutions are being asked to fulfill more roles than ever before, academic partnerships have emerged as a multifaceted solution that meets the global demands placed on higher education. Chapters include:

     •   Results from a global survey on strategic international partnerships

     •   In-depth case studies of long-term, successful strategic partnerships

     •   Guidance for initiating, expanding, evaluating, and terminating relationships

     •   New models for addressing ethics, culture, and mutual benefit 

     •   Recommendations for partnership paradigms in international development work