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 7, 2023
GOP presidential candidate validates the ‘Great Replacement’ conspiracy theory on the debate stage
Anti-Migrant, Antisemitism, Far-Right Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism
November 27, 2023
Gaming platforms exploited to promote hate and violence among minors
Far-Right Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
November 23, 2023
Condemn, condone, converge: German extremist and conspiracist responses to the Israel-Gaza crisis
Antisemitism, Far-Left Extremism, Far-Right Extremism, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Islamist Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
November 23, 2023
Anschuldigen, anprangern, anstacheln: deutsche extremistische Reaktionen auf den Israel-Hamas Konflikt
Antisemitism, Far-Left Extremism, Far-Right Extremism, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Islamist Extremism, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
November 21, 2023
The Irish mis- and disinformation ecosystem has grown and evolved since the pandemic
Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Migrant, Far-Right Extremism, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Public Health, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism
November 21, 2023
“Letter to America” reaches 719M impressions across social media platforms
Democratic Integrity, Far-Right Extremism, Islamist Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism
November 20, 2023
Uisce Faoi Thalamh: Topic Analysis
Far-Right Extremism, Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Tech Accountability and Safety, Terrorism and Extremism
November 20, 2023
Uisce Faoi Thalamh: Platform Analysis
Far-Right Extremism, Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation, Terrorism and Extremism
November 20, 2023
Uisce Faoi Thalamh: Summary Report
Far-Right Extremism, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation, Terrorism and Extremism
