concept   hostage taking

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Middle Eastern countries (1) Western countries (1) North Africa (1) Western Europe (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hostage taking Middle Eastern countries Hostage taking has been historically used in conflicts and political negotiations in Middle Eastern countries to exert pressure and gain leverage. 14
2 hostage taking Western countries Hostage taking in Western countries is considered a serious criminal act and is condemned by society, involving law enforcement intervention and negotiation. 8
3 hostage taking North Africa Hostage taking has been used in conflicts, negotiations, and political or military actions in North African culture. 3
4 hostage taking Western Europe Hostage taking in Western Europe is considered a serious crime and act of terrorism, with law enforcement and military trained to handle such situations. 1