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“If you want prisoners to be tortured, you send them to Syria. If you want someone to disappear – never to see them again – you send them to Egypt.” quote by Robert Baer
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“If you want prisoners to be tortured, you send them to Syria. If you want someone to disappear – never to see them again – you send them to Egypt.”

Robert Baer

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Middle East in the 21st Century, 2013

Political oppression often manifests through forced exile to hostile regimes, using geography as a tool of cruelty.

In simple terms: Sending people to dangerous places punishes them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how location can be weaponized.

Themes

human rights political oppression geopolitics

Mood

cautious critical

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • policy analysis
  • humanitarian aid

Key Concepts

state violence exile deterrence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does geography influence power dynamics?
  • What alternatives exist to protect vulnerable populations?
A Different Perspective

Such tactics can backfire, creating international backlash.

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