We Want to Negotiate

We Want to Negotiate delves into the heated debate over hostage policy, highlighting the differing approaches of European countries and the U.S.

and U.K.

The book examines the consequences of these policies, including the execution of American and British hostages by the Islamic State.

Joel Simon argues against the no-concessions policy, suggesting it can increase the risk to hostages and advocating for a more nuanced approach to negotiations.