Why We Fight: Gun Violence, Interventions, and the Cost of Conflict Wed., October 26, 2022 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM River Roast 315 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60654 United States Sponsored By: Harris Events In his new book, Why We Fight, Professor Christopher Blattman discusses the roots of war and the paths to peace – not just around the globe, but right here in US cities. Join Professor Blattman in a discussion with Dr. Chico Tillmon, Chris Patterson, and Monica Bhatt about gun violence in Chicago and the cost of conflict to our communities and society as a whole. The panel will be moderated by Evelyn J. Diaz, President of Heartland Alliance. This event is part of the Harris Policy Forum series, which convenes leading scholars and policymakers engaged in understanding and advancing evidence-based approaches to confronting the world’s most important and complex challenges of our time. REGISTER 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