Has Italy's approach to migration failed? | Inside Story

Thousands of people have landed on the small Italian island of Lampedosa from North Africa on flimsy boats in the past two days.
Conflict and instability across North Africa, along with worsening economic and social conditions in Tunisia have contributed to the surge.
Since January this year, more than 118-thousand sea migrants have arrived in Italy.
The near-record figure is causing problems for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni whose right-wing government has promised tighter controls.
So, what is behind this rise? And how will Italy deal with it?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Andrea De Petris - Scientific Director at the Center for European Policy.

Badder Dabbagh - A former Syrian refugee, who took a dangerous journey on a smuggler's boat ten years ago that landed in Italy, and author of an upcoming book.

Ferdinando Nelli Feroci - President of the Institute of International Affairs. He is also a former Permanent Representative of Italy to the European Union.

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