FRAMING REMARKS by the Alexanders and FIRESIDE CHAT: Hostage Taking: Countering an Asymmetric Threat

FRAMING REMARKS by the Alexander Family, the family of Edan Alexander, hostage held in Gaza since October 7 and FIRESIDE CHAT: Hostage Taking: Countering an Asymmetric Threat - In this fireside chat, Ambassador Roger Carstens, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs speaks with Adam Ciralsky about the intricate dynamics of hostage-taking as an asymmetric threat. Reflecting on the themes discussed in Vanity Fair’s article “Take No Prisoners,” Ambassador Carstens shares his experiences and insights from the front lines of diplomacy, exploring how the evolving tactics of hostage-takers challenge traditional security measures at the 2024 Global Summit on Terrorism and Political Violence
with Mr. Adam Ciralsky [Moderator], Founder and Chief Executive Officer, P3 Media, Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair
Ambassador Roger Carstens, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, United States Department of State