In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the results of the election in Israel. For analysis, we speak to Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme. He tells us there is "no clear winner" from the country's pivotal vote.

In this edition of Perspective, we try to figure out what happens behind the closed doors of the Chinese Communist Party's plenum meeting. At the heart of the discussions will be President Xi Jinping's firm grip on power. For analysis, we're joined by Jean-François Di Méglio from the Asia Centre think tank.