Why is the Islamic State targeting Japan for ransom?

Name: Why is the Islamic State targeting Japan for ransom?
Uploaded: 2015-01-21T01:33:52Z
Duration: P303S
Description: The Islamic State released a video ransom vote that threatened to kill two Japanese hostages unless Tokyo pays $200 million. Jeffrey Brown speaks with former CIA officer Bob Baer about why the militant group is targeting that country.

Clip: Season 2015 | 5m 3s

The Islamic State released a video ransom vote that threatened to kill two Japanese hostages unless Tokyo pays $200 million. Jeffrey Brown speaks with former CIA officer Bob Baer about why the militant group is targeting that country.

Aired: 01/20/15

Rating: NR

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