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Max Walden

Max Walden is a journalist, Editor of Election Watch at the Melbourne School of Government, and a PhD researcher at the Asian Law Centre, Melbourne Law School. He has written for a range of outlets including The Conversation, Foreign Policy, and Australian Foreign Affairs.

Articles by Max Walden (9)

Max Walden 15 Nov 2022

Refugees may become victims of Malaysia’s electoral politics

The plight of Myanmar Rohingyas exposes Southeast Asia’s disjointed policies and fragile human rights protections.
Max Walden 7 Apr 2020

Covid-19: Refugees at risk

Cash payments and mobilising asylum seekers with medical training are measures to help refugees survive the pandemic.
Max Walden 6 Sep 2019

A fugitive preacher ignites controversy in Malaysia

The government’s shielding of Zakir Naik tests PM Mahathir Mohamad’s commitment to equal rights and democratic values.
Max Walden 16 Apr 2019

Even if Prabowo loses, Sandiaga Uno will win in Indonesia’s election

Not somebody with humble beginnings, the rapid rise of Prabowo Subianto’s running mate also shows his future ambition.
Max Walden 15 Nov 2018

Why boycotting palm oil achieves nothing

The world needs cooking oil, and as far as the impact of vegetable oils go, palm oil isn’t a bad one.
Max Walden 24 Sep 2018

Malaysia: allowing students to find voice

After years of official limits, a healthy democracy in Malaysia needs to give students the space to discuss politics.
Max Walden 9 Aug 2018

Indonesia: speaking for rights

Amnesty International’s entry into Indonesia will help to hold Jokowi to account ahead of national elections in 2019.
Max Walden 20 Feb 2017

Democracy in Indonesia: A cause for celebration

While its neighbours in Southeast Asia have become increasingly autocratic, Indonesia continues to quietly consolidate its democratic institutions.
Max Walden 1 Dec 2016

Islamic civil society’s enduring vitality in Indonesia's democracy

Indonesia cannot rely on its politicians to fight radical Islam and intolerance.