Max Walden
Biography
Publications
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.
![A Prabowo presidency will be good for Australian interests](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2024-06/20221123dod8654263_5638.jpg?itok=rxHtjzFV)
A Prabowo presidency will be good for Australian interests
Even though it might not be so for Indonesia’s democracy.
![Refugees may become victims of Malaysia’s electoral politics](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2022-11/Rohingya%20headband%20comp.jpg?itok=iDCJEZf0)
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.
![Covid-19: Refugees at risk](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1179903019%20copy.jpg?itok=X0esjsYR)
Covid-19: Refugees at risk
Cash payments and mobilising asylum seekers with medical training are measures to help refugees survive the pandemic.
![A fugitive preacher ignites controversy in Malaysia](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-994006542%20copy.jpg?itok=pVWc1QWr)
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.
![Even if Prabowo loses, Sandiaga Uno will win in Indonesia’s election](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1133072510.jpg?itok=_3JwS3jd)
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.
![Why boycotting palm oil achieves nothing](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/36175484152_29aea7eb90_k.jpg?itok=UKUR0sdw)
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.
![Malaysia: allowing students to find voice](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-841081862-min.jpg?itok=J4SAz_f1)
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.
![Indonesia: speaking for rights](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Indo%20article%20WEB.jpg?itok=exv3tYMG)
Indonesia: speaking for rights
Amnesty International’s entry into Indonesia will help to hold Jokowi to account ahead of national elections in 2019.
![Democracy in Indonesia: A cause for celebration](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/cropped%20jakarta%20voter-min.jpg?itok=DxLgvcnr)
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.
Pagination