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What is hostage diplomacy and why is it on the rise?

The Real Story

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The Price of Prisoner Swaps

Brittany Griner, a US basketball star was released by Russia after months of detention. But it came at the price of releasing an arms dealer who had been held for years. Experts say prisoners swaps may be creating more problems than resolving them. Dr Daniel Gilbert joins us to discuss hostage diplomacy and its use in international politics.

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