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In Hostage Diplomacy, It’s Often the Hostage-Takers Who Pay
(December 12 02:30) Nytimes.com
Detaining foreigners to wring concessions from their home country’s government holds perils for both sides, but especially, perhaps surprisingly, for the hostage takers.