Rise of the Extreme Right

The New Global Extremism and the Threat to Democracy

A detailed examination of the right-wing extremism Australia is facing right now, from the Lowy Institute.

ASIO says right-wing extremism now makes up half its case load, and that it anticipates a terrorist attack on Australian soil within the year. There has been a 250% increase in right-wing terrorism globally.

So what exactly is right-wing extremism and how is its potential for violence growing? Why is it a global problem? How does it threaten democracy and what should we do about it?

Rise of the Extreme Right will answer these questions while situating Australia within the global threat landscape.