Trump Takes a Stand Against ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ with New Executive Order

President Donald Trump has issued a bold executive order that marks a turning point in protecting American citizens from the growing threat of wrongful detention overseas. This move empowers the United States to officially designate countries that hold U.S. nationals as "state sponsors of wrongful detention," echoing the tough stance previously reserved for state sponsors of terrorism. How Long Will Foreign Regimes Use Americans as Bargaining Chips? For years, rogue regimes in China, Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan have exploited innocent Americans as pawns in hostile geopolitical chess games. Rather than defending its citizens, Washington under previous administrations often approached these...