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Serial S04 - Ep. 2: The Special Project

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Psychological Warfare: Tactics of Terror

This chapter explores the psychological manipulation tactics used by the special projects team during interrogations of detainee Salahi at Guantanamo. It details the shift from friendly approaches to aggressive methods, including the creation of mock renditions and extreme environmental conditions to break the detainee's resolve. The narrative highlights the stark contrast between moments of levity among operatives and the dark reality of human rights violations, provoking thoughts on moral dissonance in such operations.

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