Wrongfully Held: A Smarter Strategy for a Growing Problem

Moving beyond headlines to restore deterrence and dignity in hostage cases

A report was recently published by the CSIS Commission on Combating State Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention, a nearly two-year effort that brought together a diverse group of people—former hostages, national security professionals, diplomats, journalists, academics, and others.

I was part of that group. While we didn’t agree on everything, the proces…