Cristina Plamadeala

Academic with a joint PhD (Concordia University and EHESS) specializing in victim and perpetrator studies, transitional justice, surveillance studies, and moral philosophy; author of Dossierveillance, Collaboration, and Fear in Society (Routledge, 2025).

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Oct 23, 2025 • 29min

Cristina Plamadeala, "Dossierveillance, Collaboration, and Fear in Society: The Saga of a Journey Through the Securitate Archives and Beyond" (Routledge, 2025)

Cristina Plamadeala, a scholar specializing in surveillance and transitional justice, delves into her groundbreaking book, exploring the haunting world of Romania's Securitate archives. She reveals how 'dossierveillance'—the pervasive fear stemming from surveillance files—shaped everyday life under Nicolae Ceauşescu. Cristina connects historical abuses to modern surveillance, emphasizing the complex interplay of victim and perpetrator roles. She reflects on personal motivations behind her research, illustrating the lasting impact of past regimes on contemporary society.

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