World Jan 13 Hostage negotiator Roger Carstens reflects on his efforts to bring detained Americans home By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
World Jun 05 Watch 8:41 Negotiator reveals shadowy world of hostage rescue in new book, ‘In the Shadows’ For decades, families who have had loved ones kidnapped overseas have often had to work with consultants to get their relatives freed. Negotiating with kidnappers, terrorists and hostile countries is a murky and secretive world. One of the leading hostage… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Nation Dec 12 Watch 7:11 Hostage negotiator recounts Brittney Griner’s first moments after release from Russia Brittney Griner is readjusting to life at home after her nearly ten-month ordeal in Russia. Roger Carstens, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs in the Biden administration, played a pivotal role in securing her release. He joined Amna Nawaz… By Amna Nawaz
Politics Aug 29 Watch Hostage Release Highlights Negotiations with Taliban The Taliban released 12 South Korean hostages in Afghanistan on Wednesday, and another seven may be freed Thursday. A political scientist and a former CIA official discuss the challenges of negotiating with the Taliban.