ABSTRACT
Since 2011, the post-revolutionary context in Tunisia has provided a ripe breeding ground for conspiracism to prosper. Conspiracy theories are spun by various political groups and have become part of the dominant political culture. This trend has intensified with the rise of populism in the country especially with the election of Kais Saied to the office of the president. This chapter discusses this widespread conspiracism with a focus on left-wing conspiracism and its ties to populism in general and Saied’s case more specifically. It shows that the general historical context of the Arab region has to be taken into account, as it constitutes the foundation for what is currently happening in Tunisia and, in particular, the specific blend of populism and conspiracism represented by Saied.
