Max Walden 7 Apr 2020 12:30 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 13:00 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 06:00 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 12:00 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 06:00 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 12:00 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 17:10 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 17:03 Islamic civil society’s enduring vitality in Indonesia's democracy Indonesia cannot rely on its politicians to fight radical Islam and intolerance.