Why We Fight: A Conversation with Christopher Blattman

June 02, 2022 00:59:02
Why We Fight: A Conversation with Christopher Blattman
Events at USIP
Why We Fight: A Conversation with Christopher Blattman

Jun 02 2022 | 00:59:02

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Show Notes

In his new book, “Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace,” acclaimed expert on violence and seasoned peacebuilder Christopher Blattman draws on decades of research on economics, political science, psychology and real-world interventions to lay out the root causes of — and remedies for — war. On June 2, USIP hosted a conversation with Blattman about what keeps rivals from compromise, as well as what remedies can shift incentives away from violence and get parties back to dealmaking.

Speakers

Joseph Hewitt, welcome remarks
Vice President of Policy, Learning, and Strategy, U.S. Institute of Peace

Chris Blattman 
Professor, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago; Author, “Why We Fight”

Raj Kumarmoderator
Founding President and Editor-in-Chief, Devex

 

For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/why-we-fight-conversation-christopher-blattman

 

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