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While acknowledging the importance of Gershkovich's release, Ferguson expresses concern that such prisoner exchanges could set up poor incentives, leading to more Americans being incarcerated on unfounded charges. However, he believes the larger "pieces on the chessboard" - such as the conflict over Ukraine - are more significant than individual cases of detained journalists or spies.
The War in Ukraine: Divergent Futures
Ferguson outlines two potential futures for the war in Ukraine, depending on the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.