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Addressing Hostage-Taking by States
The chapter explores the challenges faced by families of individuals detained in Russia under unjust circumstances. It delves into the complexities of negotiating for the release of hostages, particularly in dealing with state-sponsored hostage-taking by countries like Iran, Russia, and China. The conversation underscores the bipartisan efforts to understand the motivations behind such actions and offers recommendations to deter future incidents and secure the safe return of hostages.