This paper is concerned with the elaboration of a model for the analysis and understanding of strategic networks/alliances that is more complete than those models found in the literature. The SCP-paradigm, which is considering structural factors, behaviour/action factors as well as performance/result factors, is used in this paper as a theoretical framework for the development of a comprehensive model for the study and understanding of organized cooperation in strategic networks/alliances. The paper is discussing a number of models on strategic networks/alliances and transferring the results to the SCP-approach.