[2] Arpi claims that he supports freedom of speech and that he believes that pluralism of opinion is important for society to develop.

[17] He has also criticized the United Nations critique to Sweden for allowing "organizations who support hate groups".

[18] Ivar Arpi is a strong opponent of globalism and has debated with reporters from Expressen who claimed his stand was "inappropriate".

[22] Ivar Arpi and with Adam Cwejman participated in a pod cast speaking of their book "Så blev vi alla rasister" which describes the political status quo in Sweden.

[23] Elina Pahnke of Sydsvenskan has insinuated that Ivar Arpi is afraid to allow Leila Ali Elmi, of the Green Party of Sweden, finish talking.