In the period from 1989 to 1992, only 3 of the 82 wars that occurred were between nation states. The nation state is weak or is deteriorating in many regions of the world. Afghanistan, Somalia, Liberia and Zaire are prime examples. Internal wars destroy government infrastructure and the chance of building up civil society. Increased debt, often dealt with by enforced Structural Assistance Programs imposed by the World Bank, often lead to loss of services such as education and health care.
Governments become powerless to rule and anarchy takes over.
The final report will be published soon. Push factors emerged as the much stronger set. This view is then built into law and policy. I offer two examples. Until 1 October 1996, the scheme applied to asylum seekers at primary and review stages of the process.