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And how the US is fighting back. 🌍 Most news keeps you in a bubble. Syft reads trusted sources from every country and language so you see the whole story, not just one version. Download for free on IOS or Android: https://syft.ing/0/z88m53sbh2dn Join Newpress, our community-driven hub for creator journalism: https://newpress.com/start Hostage-taking is back—but this time, it’s governments doing the kidnapping. This video explains how prisoner swaps have become a quiet weapon of modern geopolitics, and why trading hostages is shaping a new kind of Cold War. Welcome to Search Party! Search Party is a new, independent, video news show that combines experienced journalism and visual design to decode the most complex stories in international sports and geopolitics. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: https://www.youtube.com/@SearchParty Become a Search Party Original member today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7KbIaEOuY7H2j-cvhJ3mYA/join Check out our other channels: Johnny Harris: https://www.youtube.com/@johnnyharris Christophe Haubursin’s Tunnel Vision: https://www.youtube.com/@christophe All the music for this video was created by our in-house composer Tom Fox and is available to license or just to listen to on our music channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tomfoxcatalog About: Search Party is led and produced by Sam Ellis, a journalist, director, editor, and animator based in New York City. For more than 6 years, Ellis produced the hugely popular video series, Vox Atlas, for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He specializes in breaking down the most complex new stories and presenting them with a refreshing, accessible, and engaging visual style. He’s produced explainers on some of the world’s thorniest geopolitical stories; from corruption scandals in Latin America, conflict in the Middle East, and the rise of China, to the world of sports; the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIFA corruption scandal, and the 100-foot waves of Nazaré, Portugal. Ellis has also directed multiple episodes of TV; notably on Netflix’s ‘Explained’ and HBO Sport’s ‘Level Playing Field’. Got story ideas or tips? Reach out to the team at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/swellis_ Email: sam@searchparty.ch