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Case Studies

New Case Study | Case 370: The TWA 840 Hostage Negotiations: Solving Delicate Crises without Diplomatic Representation

This case study examines the international negotiations to release two Israeli passengers after the Palestinian hijacking of TWA flight 840 to Damascus, Syria. The hijacking placed the Nixon administration in…

Mar 13, 2025