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Strategic alliance networks as competitive advantage: evidence from mit-tum partnership model at new Uzbekistan university

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This paper examines how strategic alliance networks create competitive advantages for emerging universitiespursuing rapid internationalization. Using New Uzbekistan University’s simultaneous partnerships with MIT and TechnicalUniversity of Munich as a case study, the research applies network theory and strategic management frameworks toanalyze multi-partner collaboration models. Findings reveal that dual elite partnerships generate synergistic effectsexceeding single alliances through four mechanisms: complementary capability access, reputation spillovers, networkbridging, and resource leverage. The MIT partnership provides innovation ecosystem access and pedagogical expertise,while TUM collaboration enables systematic quality frameworks and European network integration. Presidential DecreePQ-151’s support mechanisms amplify partnership benefits through co-funding requirements and regulatory flexibility. Thestudy contributes to strategic management literature by demonstrating how emerging market organizations can overcomelatecomer disadvantages through carefully orchestrated alliance portfolios. Practical implications include frameworks forpartner selection, integration management, and performance measurement in complex multi-stakeholder environments

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  • Mamajonova Mukhlisakhon Muzaffar kizi, 2025. "Strategic alliance networks as competitive advantage: evidence from mit-tum partnership model at new Uzbekistan university," GREEN ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT, "Ma'rifat-Print-Media" LLC, Tashkent State University of Economics, vol. 3(7), July.
    • Handle: RePEc:teu:ged000:v:3:y:2025:i:7:id:6410
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16420503
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