Although many law enforcement and intelligence agencies are concerned about online communities known to facilitate violent right-wing extremism, little is empirically known about the presence of extremist ideologies, expressed grievances, or violent mobilization efforts that make up these spaces. In this study, we conducted a content analysis of a sample of postings from two of the most conspicuous right-wing extremist forums known for facilitating violent extremism, Iron March and Fascist Forge. We identified a number of noteworthy posting patterns within and across forums that may assist law enforcement and intelligence agencies in identifying credible threats online.

Authors:

Ryan Scrivens, Amanda Isabel Osuna, Steven M. Chermak, Michael A. Whitney, Richard Frank

Published:

Studies in Conflict & Terrorism

March 2021

https://www-tandfonline-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/doi/full/10.1080/1057610X.2021.1913818