Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and the US should team up with Canada to take down Khalistani extremist fundraising and propaganda networks worldwide. That’s the key message from a new report highlighting the growing global threat of Khalistani extremism.
The report, published in The Australia Today, calls for smart actions like closely watching suspicious non-profits, sharing intelligence between countries, and keeping politicians away from separatist groups. It points out that Khalistani extremism isn’t just an “Indian issue” anymore—Canada’s recent steps show it’s a serious global security problem affecting everyone.
Amit Sarwal, co-founder of The Australia Today, urges the Five Eyes nations—these intelligence-sharing allies—to step up. “If these democracies really care about protecting diverse communities and pluralism, they need to act together,” Sarwal writes. He adds that Australia, with its large Indian diaspora and strong ties to New Delhi, is in a great spot to lead the charge. Canada has finally spoken out, so now it’s time for its partners, including Australia, to join in.
This push comes after Canada’s big admission: banned groups like Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation are pushing separatism and violence right there in the country. The government’s 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks labels them as real national security threats. While their main targets are in India, these activities could mess with Canada’s own security and foreign relations.
Sarwal links this to a 2024 report from Canada’s Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), shared in Parliament soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian leader Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Alberta back in June 2025. That report warned that Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) remain a threat to the country and its interests. For the first time, Ottawa called Khalistan supporters in Canada “extremists.”
India has raised alarms for years about Canada sheltering these groups, so this change feels like a major diplomatic win. The report stresses that Australia and other Five Eyes partners must follow Canada’s lead—drawing a clear line between free speech and violent extremism to keep everyone safe.
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