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This article examines how emotional responses are intentionally shaped and utilized in contexts of international political captivity.

Political captivity and the weaponisation of emotions in international relations

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This article examines how emotional responses are intentionally shaped and utilized in contexts of international political captivity.
Analyzes the case of Johan Floderus’s detention in Iran
Utilizes intergroup emotions theory to frame emotional responses
Investigates state manipulation of emotions to achieve objectives
Identifies emotions as tools of statecraft in international relations
Shows how emotional narratives escalate tensions and influence public reactions
Demonstrates the role of collective emotions in mobilizing identity and international support

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This article analyzes emotional strategies used during political captivity, highlighting implications for diplomacy and state power.

Simon Koschut (2026) studied this question.

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