Title: Forgotten Operations: Three Covert Programs Where Public Safety Narratives Masked Paranoia and ExperimentationIntroduction For decades, governments and intelligence agencies have run operations they insist were necessary for national security — projects framed publicly as defensive, lawful, and protective. Yet when the curtain lifts, a different picture often emerges: initiatives driven by paranoia, curiosity, or bureaucratic hubris that experimented on people, overlooked legal limits, and left lasting ethical and human costs. This article digs into…