The monthly discussion A Foreign Affair discuses China's take on APEC; the diminishing investment in US military dominance; treatment of activists in Hong Kong and mistreatment of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.

Following the mid-term elections, Republicans control the Senate and the Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives, breaking the Republican monopoly of control on Congress and the White House. It wasn't a so called 'blue-wave' result, but it's expected this could mean that President Donald Trump's business dealings could be exposed from next year.

There is a lot to be gained and lost in the up coming US mid-term elections next week. What are the odds for the Republicans and the Democrats?

October's monthly foreign affair discussion looks at the mid term election and voter suppression, an agreement in PNG to have a referendum on independence next year for Bougainville and name change in Macedonia.

The Economist magazine claimed that 'the #MeToo movement could be the most powerful force for equality since women’s suffrage'.

Join Extra for analysis on the disappearance and alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi with Dr Neil Quilliam from Chatham House in London, and Melbourne based oncologist Bronwyn King discusses the global push for tobacco free investment.

India's Supreme Court has handed down a series of progressive judgements that could see major changes to conservative attitudes towards gender, sex and marriage.

Plus, we speak to the investigative journalist attempting to unravel the intricate web of corruption enabling the super rich to rule the world.

Join us for a monthly global get together with experts to discuss the news that may not have hit the headlines.

After seeing the more steely side to French President Emmanuel Macron this week in response to Brexit, we consider the future plans for the president that remains somewhat of an enigma. We also question whether, in a society that values hard work and productivity, we are under-valuing the benefits of just being idle.

An independent report commissioned by the Turnbull government provides strategies for increased Australian business engagement in India; and a decade on from the GFC, Australian households remain in a precarious position.