For 20 years, ISD has delivered field-leading threat detection, analysis and real-world strategies to combat terrorism, extremism and authoritarianism - in all their ideological forms.

Far-Right Extremism

Far-right extremist groups including neo-Nazis, white supremacists and Active Clubs have become increasingly mainstream over the past decade. Their beliefs threaten national and community security, democratic values and individual rights. ISD’s work to counter these ideologies includes providing insights to law enforcement and policy makers around illegal activity, while building community resilience to extremist indoctrination.

October 21, 2026

Report links UK far right and paramilitary groups

ISD Senior Analyst Ciaran O'Connor spoke to Al Jazeera about the UK far right's links to other prominent figures.

Far-Right Extremism

October 15, 2026

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

Far-Right Extremism, Misogyny

August 14, 2026

From posts to protests: How online narratives fuelled anti-migrant violence in Southampton and Belfast

Anti-Migrant, Far-Right Extremism

August 13, 2026

Glorification of perpetrators plays important role in far-right online subcultures

Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

July 27, 2026

Where Islamist and far-right targeting of queer people meet

Anti-LGBTQ+, Far-Right Extremism, Islamist Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

July 23, 2026

Canadian nationalist group promotes self-proclaimed ‘Bigotfest’ on social media

Anti-Migrant, Antisemitism, Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

July 8, 2026

The serious threat posed by Patriot Front

Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

June 25, 2026

How white nationalist youth groups are widening their net

Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

April 16, 2026

“It is a racial war:” Analyzing the violent rhetoric of active club members on X

Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

Further Reading

March 3, 2025

ISD warns AfD’s Lena Kotré’s speech at white supremacist conference could legitimise extremist group

ISD speaks to the Scottish media cooperative The Ferret about an AfD member scheduled to speak at a conference held by a white supremacist group.

Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

March 3, 2025

Jakob Guhl in Prospect Magazine: Investigating the far-right ideology of the Magdeburg attacker

Jakob Guhl analyses the far-right ideology behind the Magdeburg attacker in Prospect Magazine, highlighting years of anti-Muslim, far-right activity.

Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

February 26, 2025

CNN: Paula-Charlotte Matlach on how global crises have fuelled the rise of far-right parties

Paula-Charlotte Matlach explains how various world events have contributed to people embracing far-right political parties.

Far-Right Extremism

February 25, 2025

Goyim Defense League (GDL)

The Goyim Defense League is a neo-Nazi network promoting antisemitism, white supremacy and harassment through protests, flyers and online abuse.

Antisemitism, Far-Right Extremism

February 24, 2025

The Guardian: ISD’s Steven Rai discusses The Base’s renewed focus on the US amid political shifts

Steven Rai highlights how the neo-Nazi group The Base has increased activity online following the shift of US administration.

Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

February 22, 2025

Connecting the dots: The far-right ideology of the Magdeburg suspect

ISD analysis suggests the Magdeburg attacker consistently promoted far-right, anti-Muslim views online before the December 2024 attack.

Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

February 21, 2025

USA Today: ISD’s Katherine Keneally on the rise of online activity in extremist spaces following the J6 pardons

Katherine Keneally explains the role the January 6 pardons has played in emboldening extremist groups online.

Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

February 20, 2025

ISD’s Jakob Guhl breaks down the AfD’s ascent on Sky News Daily

Jakob Guhl breaks down how the AfD was able to gain traction with German voters.

Far-Right Extremism

February 18, 2025

Generative AI and the German Far Right: Narratives, Tactics and Digital Strategies

This report examines how German far-right actors use generative AI, the narratives on which they concentrate, and the tactics they employ.

Far-Right Extremism, Recommender Systems and Algorithms, Tech Accountability and Safety

February 9, 2025

ISD’s Mauritius Dorn speaks to BBC about the rising popularity of Germany’s far-right party

Mauritius Dorn discusses how TikTok has increased AfD’s reach among young voters.

Far-Right Extremism, Recommender Systems and Algorithms

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