A network of neo-Nazi "active clubs," originating in the US, is rapidly expanding internationally. These groups, often operating under the guise of fitness and martial arts clubs, promote neo-Nazi and fascist ideologies, recruiting young men through online platforms like Telegram. In June, a group of masked men in London, Ontario, Canada, demonstrated this, chanting "Mass deportations now" and "No blood for Israel." Similar activities have been reported in other Canadian cities, as well as in Sweden, Australia, Switzerland, the UK, Finland, and for the first time, in Latin America (Chile and Colombia).

The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (GPAHE) reports chapters in 27 countries. The movement draws inspiration from figures like Rob Rundo, a former leader of the Rise Above Movement, who pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiracy to riot. While Rundo's direct involvement is unclear, his vision of autonomous, local chapters aligns with the current structure. Key figures like Thomas Sewell, a violent Australian neo-Nazi, actively promote the active club model, praising its effectiveness for recruiting and training members. Sewell, who has admitted to attempting to recruit the Christchurch mass shooter, promotes MMA training as a means of preparing for violence against political opponents and targeted communities. American groups like Patriot Front, known for public demonstrations and propaganda, also collaborate with active clubs.

The global spread of these active clubs, coupled with their use of online networks and promotion of violence, poses a significant threat to global security and social stability.