Personal Foul or Team Foul? Why Prisoner Swaps Become Harder in Times of War

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Brief Overview

This paper seeks to address prisoner swaps in times of war. It analyzes the Brittney Griner case taking place in Russia on the question of why Russia is unwilling to offer leniency or come to terms with the United States in negotiating a deal.

Author

• Youngjae Pak, Columbia University