Christopher Blattman

Paul Poast, a political scientist on foreign policy and security; Ryan Kellogg, an energy economist focused on oil and resources; Christopher Blattman, a development scholar expert on conflict and organized crime. They unpack Maduro's removal, the intelligence and planning behind the operation, oil investment prospects, sanctions and migration trade-offs, regional power shifts, and realistic paths forward for Venezuela.

Christopher Blattman, an economist and political scientist at the University of Chicago, shares insights from his book on the roots of war and peace. He discusses how poverty and oppression fuel conflict while exploring humanity's innate push for peace amidst global crises. Blattman delves into the complex dynamics of negotiations in conflict situations, particularly looking at the Ukraine-Russia tensions. He emphasizes the crucial role of understanding local motivations and how criminal groups can unexpectedly drive stability in communities impacted by violence.