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October 23, 2026

Social media platforms’ role in amplifying extremist communities

The New Yorker interviewed ISD Senior Director Katherine Keneally on social media's role in amplifying the threat posed by online extremism.

October 22, 2026

ISD’s Milo Comerford discusses new documentary on The Com at UK Parliament

October 22, 2026

AI integration and its risks heading into US midterms

October 15, 2026

ISD’s Julia Ebner discusses her new book on politicization of extreme masculinity

October 15, 2026

Nidal Hasan becomes fixture in extremist propaganda amid discussions of public execution

October 13, 2026

The state of Russian information operations following attacks on Russian data centers

October 9, 2026

Scam advertisements promoting concealed carry permits target vulnerable populations

October 6, 2026

Recent German state elections show Russian information operations’ renewed focus

September 28, 2026

Islamic State’s decentralized digital ecosystem

Recent Media mentions

March 19, 2026

Threat from Islamist terrorist groups pivots, becoming more decentralized

ISD Senior Research Manager Matthew Ivanovich spoke to NPR about how the tactics of groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS have undergone a shift.

March 18, 2026

Canadian extremist network used high-profile politicians to amplify their influence

A Canadian neo-Nazi group paid Nigel Farage for a video promoting one of their events, illustrating a pattern in Canada's extremist movements.

March 17, 2026

ISD research on True Crime Community cited by The New York Times

In recent years, the profile of a mass shooter has shifted toward younger, heavily online, individuals with nihilistic worldviews.

March 17, 2026

Active clubs in Canada are normalizing extremist beliefs

Canada’s white supremacist community is moving increasingly offline through “active clubs“—decentralized networks promoting camaraderie and fitness.

March 15, 2026

True Crime Communities glorify violent criminals, inspire attacks

The True Crime Community has inspired acts of violence worldwide, including a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis last August.

March 10, 2026

Pro-Iran online networks leverage Epstein conspiracy content

Pro-Iran propaganda networks are achieving viral success by pushing content related to the Epstein files. 

March 9, 2026

Leaked data ties Canadian Armed Forces members to a ‘white-only’ dating site

CBC investigation links Canadian Armed Forces personnel to profiles on the “white-only” dating site following a major data leak.

March 9, 2026

ISD investigation exposes sophistication of Russian interference in EU and beyond

ISD and AFP teamed up for a series of investigations exposing pro-Kremlin networks interfering in democratic debate across Europe and beyond.