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Introduction
Dr. Chris Blatman is an economist and political scientist who uses fieldwork and statistics to study poverty, political engagement, and the causes of violence in developing countries. Mr. Tenny Gross is a veteran of the Israeli Defense Force and spent years working on mediation efforts between Palestinians and Israelis before moving to the U.S. He earned his bachelor's degree from Tufts and holds a master of theological studies from Harvard University. They discuss how third-party mediation at the local and transnational echelons can effectively employ peace-building efforts to bring an end to war.