International Policy and Development (IPD) Faculty Insight: Why We Fight with Professor Chris Blattman Thu., January 13, 2022 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM A link will be sent to registered guests Chicago, IL 60637 United States Join Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies, Chris Blattman, in this discussion about his new book, Why We Fight, scheduled for release April 2022. Most people think war is easy and peace is hard. Blattman synthesizes decades of social science and policymakers' practical experiences to argue the opposite: War is hard and finding peace is easier than you think. Register Now Recent News More news A Tale of Two Transitions: New Harris Research Unpacks Intergenerational Mobility in China and Russia Tue., September 16, 2025 UChicago Launches Harris Social Impact Fellowship with Gift from Ben Appen Tue., September 16, 2025 NextGen Competition Showcases Harris Student Innovation in Public Pension Policy Mon., September 15, 2025