Zohra Ahmed, an academic at Boston University Law School, dives deep into Pakistan’s recurring battle with IMF bailouts, revealing how these are linked to U.S. military interests. She theorizes that the true cost of these bailouts is a detrimental cycle of dependency and a lack of genuine economic reform. The conversation touches on Pakistan's political dysfunction, the intricate dance of international consent, and the pressing need for a rethink of IMF practices in a changing geopolitical landscape.