Synopsis Political theories are essentially, ways of looking at man and society. It seeks to develop principles on the basis of which problems confronting society could be solved. Every emerging political solution warrants a fresh set of norms for an amicable solution. Aim of this books is to provide our readers the latest research inputs on the complexities of the theories of national and international politics. Effort has been made to select essays on normative and empirical side of the political theory. Needless to say that interests of the students and teachers has been our biggest concern in preparing this book.