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.
April 16, 2026
“It is a racial war:” Analyzing the violent rhetoric of active club members on X
ISD research revealed that some members of US-based Active Clubs are using X accounts to call for violence against targeted communities.
Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
Further Reading
June 8, 2023
Jared Holt: Trump’s tactics have “lowered the guard” among Americans against violent messaging
Far-Right Extremism, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Terrorism and Extremism
May 22, 2023
The international far right is “capitalising” on local protests against asylum seekers in Clare, Ireland
Anti-Migrant, Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism
May 19, 2023
Tim Squirrell: A perceived “status threat” is pushing young men toward misogynistic content
Anti-LGBTQ+, Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
May 12, 2023
The Hydra on the Web: Challenges Associated with Extremist Use of the Fediverse – A Case Study of PeerTube
Far-Right Extremism, Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Terrorism and Extremism
May 5, 2023
Seditious conspiracy charges against Proud Boys brings a “welcomed chilling effect”
Democratic Integrity, Far-Right Extremism, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Terrorism and Extremism
