Indeed, I think the American or perhaps the Canadian or Australian models were what Swedes had in mind when the allowed all the immigrants in from the Middle East. However, I think the entire point of the article is to point out the fact that not all immigrants - or cultures, in general - are the same. "Time" did not prove to be a miracle drug in ethnically and religiously war-torn Lebanon. And, given the ethnic and cultural proximity of these immigrants to Lebanon, it could be a more accurate reflection of the type of social tension that Sweden may be heading into, especially if the immigration from these countries continues. I'm not even making a value judgement at this point. I'm simply pointing out the fact that "Time" did not appear to cause Syria or Lebanon to be like Sweden as it was 20 years ago, or as you imagine it a hundred years from now. The thought that immigration always works out, even when the underlying cultures are incompatible, could be an illusion - one that Sweden is paying dearly for.