Sweden has long been recognized for its support of human rights and its generous acceptance of Middle Eastern immigrants, particularly in the aftermath of the Syrian war in 2015. The country’s image is closely tied to its welcoming stance towards immigrants. Compared to other EU countries, Sweden had the most generous migration policy towards refugees and asylum seekers until 2016. Currently, nearly one in four people living in Sweden was born in a foreign country.

However, over the past 17 years, Sweden has encountered various crises related to Muslim and Arab immigrants. These crises have not only affected the country internally but have also impacted its global image.

This paper presents a longitudinal study comparing three significant crises: the publication of the Mohamed caricature crisis, the social services crisis, and the Quran burning crisis. It explores how these events were portrayed by different Arab media platforms.

The paper also highlights the issues related to the Swedish authorities crisis management.