Examining a broad spectrum of case studies of innovative cross-border relationships, it establishes a framework for analysis and presents initial findings. Economic data are also analyzed to identify trends in the globalization of the . aerospace industry. A survey of the complex . regulatory environment that influences cross-border business relationships in the defense industry is also presented. The report identifies gaps in the findings and suggests follow-on research approaches to fill those gaps during Phase II of the project. Most of the data and other information on which this analysis is based were collected from a wide variety of open.
