Everyone has seen images and videos of hostages who were kidnapped by terrorists in the Middle East. But the subject is a life-and-death one and dramatic in many ways, and it's actually rather shocking that the American government doesn't have a real protocol on the matter, a fact that needs to change.
This is a behind-the-scenes investigation into hostage policy here and in Europe that will engage readers and has the potential to influence the debate -- and save lives.