Collaborating with the Enemy

Collaborating with the Enemy on Network Management

Software Defined Networking (SDN) deconstructs the current routing infrastructure into a small number of controllers, which are general purpose computers, and a large number of switches which are programmable forwarding engines. It is already deployed in data centres, where it offers considerable advantages of both cost and flexibility over a switching fabric of traditional routers. Such applic...

Collaborating with the Enemy: Function of Macrophages in the Development of Neoplastic Disease

Due to the profile of released mediators (such as cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, etc.), neoplastic cells modulate the activity of immune system, directly affecting its components both locally and peripherally. This is reflected by the limited antineoplastic activity of the immune system (immunosuppressive effect), induction of tolerance to neoplastic antigens, and the promotion of proce...

Working with the "Enemy": Collaborating in the Implementation of Women's Human Rights

Sleeping with the Enemy

Experts on terrorism tend to claim that Hamas has shown high sophistication in unleashing waves of terrorism and perpetrating attacks against Israeli citizens. Some have been inclined to argue that Hamas is involved in intricate attempts to hinder the peace process, to change the government of Israel, and to act effectively and in calculated dosages to instill panic and cripple morale among Isr...

In Bed with the Enemy

The traditional focus of companies has been on competition. However, increasingly companies understand that it may be in their best interest to collaborate with their competitors. What drives a company to collaborate with competitors, and what are the potential benefits and pitfalls? Under what conditions should the company pursue a business opportunity on its own? These are questions we try to...