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 Alumni Profile: Astrid Garcia, MPP’23 Thu., June 05, 2025 Q&A: Professor Steven Durlauf on DEI Policies, Racial Injustices, and the Trump Administration Wed., June 04, 2025 Alumni Profile: Kenneth Zalke, MPP’23 Thu., May 29, 2025