In Hostage Diplomacy, It’s Often the Hostage-Takers Who Pay Detaining foreigners to wring concessions from their home country’s government holds perils for both sides, but especially, perhaps surprisingly, for the hostage takers.
Brittney Griner’s Detention in Moscow Is Latest in Hostage Diplomacy The United States believes the charges against the basketball star are spurious and tied to American support of Ukraine.
U.S. Officials Meet With Brittney Griner in Russia Some former hostages question whether the family should remain silent, saying pressure campaigns can work.