

Jason Rezaian: The Rise of Hostage Taking
Jul 25, 2023
Jason Rezaian, former hostage and co-executive director of the CSIS Commission on Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention, discusses the rise of hostage-taking by hostile governments and groups. They explore the motivations behind it and the inadequacy of the international response. They also discuss the case of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a kidnapped Princeton grad student in Iraq, and the broader issue of wrongful detention. The podcast examines the reasons behind the increase in hostage-taking, the challenges faced by the US government in dealing with such situations, and the significance of values in advocating for foreign hostages.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Evolution of Hostage-Taking
03:19 • 14min
The Complexity of Liz Chirkov's Case and the Expanding Problem of Hostage-Taking
17:14 • 4min
Examining the Rise of Hostage Taking and the Role of the US Government
20:48 • 2min
The Challenge of Dealing with Hostage Situations and the Role of the US Government
22:27 • 4min