Descriptive, analytical as well as prescriptive—this book discusses the theories and practices of governance, democracy, political freedom, economic development, and empowerment; demonstrates how aspects such as corruption, terrorism, poverty and inequality have affected good governance and economic development in different countries of the world; examines the status of human rights and sets out the issues that inhabit the human rights landscape in areas of governance; and discusses about the concept of state behavior in the light of various theoretical assumptions. The book has a global appeal as it refers to relevant events and development across different countries of the world, developing as well as developed. Students and scholars of development economics, politics and government should find it an informative reading material.