A new report has called on the Five Eyes intelligence alliance—comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—to work collectively to dismantle Khalistani extremist networks that operate across borders through fundraising and propaganda.

According to The Australia Today, the report recommends coordinated monitoring of non-profit groups suspected of extremist links, greater intelligence sharing, and clear political distancing from separatist lobbies. Analysts argue that the issue, long viewed as an “Indian concern,” has now emerged as a global security challenge.

“Canada has broken the silence. Now it is time for its allies—including Australia—to act decisively,” wrote Amit Sarwal, co-founder of The Australia Today. He stressed that Australia, with its expanding Indian diaspora and growing ties with New Delhi, is well placed to play a leadership role.

The report comes after Ottawa’s landmark acknowledgment that banned groups such as Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation are active within Canada, spreading separatism and violence. The government’s 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks identified these groups as direct national security threats—marking a turning point in Canadian counterterrorism policy.

The assessment warns that while operations are primarily targeted at India, their activities threaten Canadian security and foreign policy interests. This follows the 2024 CSIS annual report, which for the first time classified Canada-based Khalistani supporters as extremists.

India has long accused Canada of providing safe havens to separatist elements. Experts say Canada’s recognition creates momentum for a unified international approach.

“This is where Australia and other Five Eyes partners must step in,” the report noted. “A red line has been drawn between free expression and violent extremism. The rest must follow.”