Still, global alliances are not for everyone. Like any meaningful relationship, they require a big commitment of time and resources. You may need to relinquish some control to your overseas partner. They also present a risk that you will rely too much on your new building global alliances. Long-term growth in overseas markets is expected to outpace U.S. market growth by at least five-to-one. In the rapidly expanding markets of the millennium, global alliances will make a world of difference.