I'd check out the book "Confessions of an Economic Hitman". You can also listen to the author on some podcasts/youtube videos if you don't want to read the book. He worked for these economic institutions and blew the whistle on exactly what "prevents them from changing their minds".

They start with the carrot (give you money, pay you off) but then quickly move to the stick (overthrow your government or simply assassinate you). Its an amazing read.