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 Q&A: Assistant Professor Erin Kelley on International Aid, Program Evaluation, USAID, and the World Bank Wed., July 09, 2025 University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., July 08, 2025 Provost Katherine Baicker Appointed Emmett Dedmon Distinguished Service Professor Thu., July 03, 2025