With $ 7 billion debt to be serviced this year and another $ 25 billion between 2023 and 2026, the Government has formally written to IMF for assistance, ending thereby an era of two-year self-isolation from the West. “Subsequent to my discussion with the IMF, I have decided to work with them after examining the advantages and disadvantages,” said President GR when he addressed the nation. He must have obviously found the advantages weightier than disadvantages, and, without saying so, had tacitly admitted the ignominious failure of his so-called ‘alternate path’ and homegrown solution. In the…