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 Student Profile: Nino Rodriguez, PhD, PAC’25, PWC’25, MPP Class of 2027 Wed., February 04, 2026 $20 Million Gift from Thomas Francis Dunn, AB’81, MBA’86 and Susan Knapp Dunn, AB’82, Launches a New Lab at the Harris School to Advance Emerging Field of Algorithmic Public Policy Wed., February 04, 2026 When Aid Arrives Matters: Early Cash Transfers Improve Outcomes After Floods Mon., February 02, 2026