Caiani, Manuela, Solinas, Marco, and Trenz, Hans-Jörg (eds., 2026), Conspiracism and Political Conflict, London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Abstract

This review examines Conspiracism and Political Conflict, edited by Manuela Caiani, Marco Solinas and Hans-Jörg Trenz, focusing on its conceptualisation of conspiracism as a political resource rather than merely a system of beliefs. It highlights the volume’s contribution to understanding epistemic contestation, political mobilisation and the construction of antagonistic narratives, with particular attention to far-right politics. The review also considers the applicability of the concepts of master frames and conspiracy coalitions to Red-Brownism and broader forms of anti-liberal convergence. It argues that the volume provides a valuable conceptual foundation for future research on cross-ideological mobilisation, transnational political dynamics and contemporary political realignment.