Paul Rusesabagina's Release Resolves Diplomatic Tension.

The release of Paul Rusesabagina, the hero of the movie 'Hotel Rwanda,' from a Rwandan prison was the result of months of negotiations between the United States and Rwanda, with both eager to end the diplomatic tension caused by his detention. No concrete concessions were made to secure his release, but progress was made when the US abandoned the 'pressure' and threats approach and decided to engage with Rwanda on the substance of the matter and its context. Rusesabagina's case did not fit neatly in a box, but momentum picked up over the past year as the Biden administration made a determination in May 2022 that he had been wrongfully detained.