May 25, 1990 • Page Image 7
…I OPINION I CONTENTS The Three Strategies Of Hostage Freedom MITCHELL G. BARD T he value of hostages as pawns in the struggle between Iran and the West has gradually declined. This has made possible the release of Robert Polhill, and may presage freedom for the remaining seven American captives. The immediate question is whether the United States should alter its policy in an effort to ac- celerate the release of the other Americans or st...…

















































