Jessica White

Dr. Jessica White, Acting Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, delves into the intricate links between online gaming and extremist recruitment. She discusses how digital spaces are exploited for radicalization, particularly among the 3.32 billion gamers worldwide. Jessica emphasizes the importance of gender mainstreaming in counter-terrorism, critiquing conventional approaches that overlook gender's role. She also highlights how far-right narratives manipulate gender stereotypes, urging a comprehensive strategy to combat these issues in gaming communities.