What was the strategy?

• A. Negotiation with authorities
• B. Compliance with Hijackers
• C. Immediate surrender
• D. Propaganda

Answer: (B)

When a hijacking occurs, the primary aim is to protect lives and prevent violence. A strategy that emphasizes complying with the hijackers focuses on de-escalation and risk reduction: by not provoking the hijackers and by addressing reasonable, safe requests in the moment, the situation is kept calm long enough for trained negotiators to work toward a peaceful resolution. This approach buys time, preserves life, and avoids a forced takedown that could trigger harm to hostages.

Negotiating with authorities is part of crisis management, but it’s about coordinating the response behind the scenes and guiding the overall handling, not the direct interaction with the hijackers during the incident. Immediate surrender can end the incident quickly but may foreclose safer outcomes and could still involve significant risk depending on the hijackers’ motives and readiness. Propaganda is unlikely to produce a safe or workable outcome and can inflame the situation and hinder resolution.

So, the best fit is the strategy of complying with hijackers to minimize harm and create space for a peaceful ending.