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Why We Fight, With Christopher Blattman

Big Brains

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The Five Factors That Can Cause the Bargaining Range to Fall Apart

Blatman: Institutions are the first speed bump. In Medellin and Bello, he says, rival gangs control both prisons and territory out on the street. Blatman also thinks there are three factors that can help hold it together. He cites sanctions as one way to make war look more costly for gang leaders.

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