Active Clubs and Transnational Far-Right Extremism in 2024 and Beyond

Recent years have witnessed the continued proliferation of transnational far-right extremist movements that grow increasingly emboldened in response to societal events. Prominent among them is the Active Club Network, a network of white supremacist groups that emphasize combat sport training and fitness to prevent “white genocide.” This network, which has been making increasing inroads in both the United States and Germany, serves as a central node for white supremacist recruitment and mobilization against their political enemies. 

To analyze these issues and more, the Program on Extremism at The George Washington University hosted a virtual webinar on Tuesday July 30 at 12 PM EST. In a panel discussion moderated by research fellow Jon Lewis, panelists situated the Active Club Network within the white supremacist ecosystem and explored the growth of this movement both online and offline. It featured insights from:

• Jessa Mellea, Researcher, Center for Monitoring, Analysis and Strategy (CeMAS),
• Miro Dittrich, Senior Researcher, Center for Monitoring, Analysis and Strategy (CeMAS),
• Freddy Cruz, Program Manager, Monitoring and Training, Western States Center.