Critical Juncture 6: Hostage Taking (Resolution)
Your team must wait until there’s at least 2mins left before confirming its decision.
Context
Notwithstanding the initial steps you’ve taken to the hostage-taking, the crisis has taken a turn for the worse. The captors have escalated their actions in response to what they describe as complete disrespect and inaction, and have caused serious harm to one of the Americans. The situation is deteriorating, and immediate action is required to ensure the safety of the hostages.
The captors’ demands are now $10M USD in exchange for the release of the hostages.
Looking to de-risk their involvement, and the certain media backlash as the situation spirals out of control, the Brazilian and American governments have put the ball squarely back in your court.
Your team must now decide how to resolve the situation.
Task
Choose the best option to resolve the crisis while ensuring the safety of the hostages.
Options
Discuss and fully consider the options below with your team members.
Decide to give in to the captors’ demands by exchanging money from Amazonia’s operating budget for the hostages.
- Advantages: Potential for immediate hostage release; avoidance of further violence.
- Disadvantages: Setting a precedent for capitulation; potential long-term consequences.
Request an Intelligence Gathering Operation from the Brazilian Government to develop a clearer picture of the hostage takers and their capabilities.
- Advantages: Gather critical intelligence about hostage takers; make informed decisions.
- Disadvantages: Additional time to resolve incidents; potential for information leaks.
Hire a local Private Military Contractor (PMC) to resolve the situation.
- Advantages: Knowledge of local area; swift response
- Disadvantages: Level of specialized training; risk to hostages & high financial costs
Decision
After carefully assessing all of the options above, choose the best option (select below) to respond to the new hostage taking crisis.
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