Sofia Karlsson is a Carnegie New Leader and joined the GPI Global Internship for spring 2010. Sofia previously interned at the Foundation for Post Conflict Development in New York City, working on external research and other ad hoc projects.
She received her bachelor's degree in political science in January 2010 from Lund University, Sweden. Her thesis used a quantitative method to determine the impact of economic interests and national identity on xenophobia in Europe.
In her spare time she volunteers at the City Harvest community organization. In the future Sofia plans to pursue a career in international affairs.
Featured Work
JUL 26, 2010 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Diversifying Diplomacy
Independent Diplomat's goal of giving diplomatic assistance on a not-for-profit basis fills a niche in international politics and may broaden the understanding of diplomacy in ...
JUN 30, 2010 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Migrant Detention Leads to Harm
Detention is costly in economic and human terms. If EU states wish to sustain their migration management policies, they will have to rely more on ...
APR 21, 2010 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: The Fate of the Paperless
Detention centers are on the rise as a means to control illegal immigration, while reports of human rights abuse and rising financial costs call into ...
MAR 17, 2010 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Xenophobia Tests National Legitimacy
The connection between xenophobic sentiments and national identity calls into question the legitimacy of nations in an era of increasing migration and multiculturalism.
OCT 7, 2009 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Informal Economy Pulls Migrants to Europe
Politicians are unwilling to admit that the informal economy provides low-paying work for paperless migrants in Southern Europe, and that border control is impotent without ...