concept   hostage taking
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   Hostage taking has been historically used in conflicts and political negotiations in Middle Eastern countries to exert pressure and gain leverage.
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1 holding hostages Middle East Used as a tactic in political conflicts and rebel activities, seen as a means of negotiation and leverage 1
2 holding hostages Middle Eastern countries While holding hostages is generally condemned, there have been historical and cultural instances where hostage-taking has been used as a tactic in conflicts or negotiations. 1
3 holding hostages Middle Eastern countries Has been used as a tactic in political conflicts, with negotiation as a common approach to resolving hostage situations. 1
4 holding hostages Middle Eastern countries Regarded as a tactic in political conflicts and warfare, often involving complex negotiations and potential prisoner exchanges. 1
5 holding hostages Middle Eastern countries Historically used in conflicts and warfare as a means of negotiation or leverage 1
6 hostage taking Middle East Historically used as a tactic in conflicts and political negotiations, with instances of state-sponsored hostage taking. 1
7 hostage taking Middle East Historically used as a method of conflict resolution or negotiation in certain regions and may be associated with political or military actions. 1
8 hostage taking Middle Eastern countries Regarded as a tactic in conflicts, often part of political or military strategies 1
9 hostage taking Middle Eastern countries Historically used as a tactic in political conflicts and is sometimes viewed as a means of achieving goals or leverage in negotiations. 1
10 hostage taking Middle Eastern countries Historically, hostage-taking has been used as a tactic in conflicts or as a means of exerting pressure in political negotiations. 1
11 kidnapping Middle East Kidnapping for ransom is a significant security concern, and victims are often targeted due to their perceived wealth or social status. 1
12 kidnapping Middle East Kidnapping may be motivated by political or ideological reasons, and ransom is not always the primary objective. 1
13 ransom Middle Eastern countries Ransoms historically involved payments for the release of prisoners of war or to end sieges, and were seen as a matter of honor and negotiation. 1
14 ransom Middle Eastern cultures Paying ransom is generally discouraged due to the potential to encourage further kidnappings. 1