From Soviet Shadows to Digital Eyes: Civilian Participation and the Transformation of State Surveillance in Ukraine Through the Lens of Foucauldian Discipline and Control
Journal: Journal of Education Humanities and Social Sciences
Year: 2025

Since gaining independence in 1991, Ukraine has undergone a profound transformation in the nature of state surveillance, shaped by its Soviet legacy, digital innovation, and intensifying conflict with Russia. The widespread adoption of smartphones, social media platforms, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools has enabled civilians to become direct contributors to surveillance processes, thereby reshaping traditional power relations between the state and its population. This participatory tr