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
December 21, 2021
Um- und Abwege. Online-Strategien zur Verbreitung rechtsextremer Inhalte Jahresbericht zum Forschungsprojekt »Radikalisierung in Rechtsextremen Online-Subkulturen entgegentreten« für das Jahr 2021
Far-Right Extremism, Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Terrorism and Extremism
December 8, 2021
Young jihad supporters incorporate alt-right memes and language in their rise on social media
Far-Right Extremism, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
December 1, 2021
Kalter Wind von Rechts: Wie rechte Parteien und Akteur:innen die Klimakrise zu ihren Gunsten missbrauchen Eine Analyse über falsche Fakten, Feindbilder und Desinformationsnarrative im Umfeld der Bundestagswahl 2021.
Climate, Democratic Integrity, Far-Right Extremism, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Terrorism and Extremism
December 1, 2021
German elections: ISD finds that right-wing party AfD greatly benefitted from the online climate debate
Anti-Migrant, Antisemitism, Democratic Integrity, Far-Right Extremism
November 29, 2021
Far-right supporters and antivaxxers repackage conspiracies during the pandemic
Far-Right Extremism, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Public Health
October 28, 2021
Reciprocal Dynamics Between Australia’s Political Fringes on Twitter
Far-Left Extremism, Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism
October 13, 2021
Inspiration and Influence: Discussions of the U.S. Military in Extreme Right-Wing Telegram Channels
Far-Right Extremism, Officials and Law Enforcement, Tech Accountability and Safety, Terrorism and Extremism
