Event Name: EU-India Track 1.5 Conference
Date: August 21-22, 2024
Location: New Delhi, India
Organizer: European Union and India's Ministry of External Affairs
Additional Reports: Press Release of the Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan
The EU-India Track 1.5 Conference, convened by the European Union in cooperation with India's Ministry of External Affairs, was held in New Delhi as part of the EU's Indo-Pacific Strategy. The conference assembled experts, policymakers, and law enforcement officials from South Asia and Europe, aiming to strengthen partnerships against online radicalization.
Participants included Team Europe, represented by member states like Austria, Italy, and Germany, along with key agencies such as Frontex and Europol. Notable Indian participants came from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Army.
Darren Martin from An Garda SÃochána, representing the GEMS project, highlighted the challenges and strategies in using gaming technologies to prevent their misuse by extremist groups. His insights emphasized the need for careful monitoring and regulation of gaming environments.
Following his presentation, Martin gave an interview to NDTV, offering additional insights into the discussions and in particular the topic of gaming, and extremism (link to the interview).
Photo Credits: EU in India (@EU_in_India), Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan.
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