Rumu Sarkar, an adjunct law professor at Case Western Reserve University, delves into international development law with a focus on global poverty. She discusses the vital interplay between rule of law, human rights, and global finance, bringing to light the challenges nations face in attracting investments. Sarkar also examines the complex dynamics of multinational corporations and societal roles in development, and critiques the 'right to development'—highlighting its complications in international lending and debt crises, particularly in Africa.