Media Mentions
December 15, 2025

Suspected members of The Base arrested in Spain
Spanish police and Europol recently arrested three suspected members of The Base, an international neo-Nazi organisation.
The Base is led by an American living in Russia but has developed a high degree of organisation across multiple countries. In its coverage of the case, The Guardian spoke with ISD Digital Research Analyst Steven Rai.
“What stands out about the Spanish case is how closely it mirrors the patterns we have observed elsewhere,” Steven explained. “Including in the United States, where Base members are pairing their ideological beliefs with offline action, including paramilitary-style training, tactical drills and shooting exercises.”
The full article is available on The Guardian.
Featured publication
ISD Contributors




