
Aftermath of an explosion in Mogadishu, Somalia, earlier this year. One reason why people seek asylum in Sweden is for protection from armed conflict. Credit: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP
Policy analysis
Academic: "Schizophrenic system" can put refugees in a bind
- After politicians put forth migration and integration proposals last week, Andreas Diedrich, associate professor at Gothenburg University and integration researcher, cautions that a long-term approach is needed.
- He says that integration programs typically don't run long enough to be very effective.
- Diedrich adds that some political proposals can make it even harder for people who are already in a difficult position.