The Enclosure of The Mind – The Islamic Perspective on Intellectual Property
THE ENCLOSURE OF THE MIND Intellectual Property, Human Nature, and the Islamic Alternative I. Introduction The modern intellectual…
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South Africa
South Africa Weekly Report – 24 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: South Africa – 12 October 2025 South Africa launches a US$500 million foreign-currency financing initiative, attracting over 100 global
Central Asia
Central Asia Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: Central Asia — 12 October 2025 Russia–Central Asia leaders met in Dushanbe (9 Oct), with Moscow pressing for
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: Sub-Saharan Africa – 12 October 2025 • Cameroon votes in a high-stakes presidential election likely to extend Paul Biya’s
North Africa
North Africa Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: North Africa – 12 October 2025 Algeria unveils a $60 bn energy plan (2025–2029) centred on upstream gas/oil
Lebanon
Lebanon Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: Lebanon – 12 October 2025 • Army chief briefs cabinet on the confidential plan to bring all arms
UAE
UAE Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: UAE — 11 October 2025 Abu Dhabi publicly welcomed the “first-phase” Gaza ceasefire plan announced by the U.S.
Nigeria
Nigeria Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: Nigeria – 12 October 2025 Abuja seeks approval for a $500m debut global sukuk and $2.3bn in new external loans
Somalia
Somalia Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: Somalia — 5–12 Oct 2025 Top 5 developments (past 7 days) Mogadishu prison siege repelled (Oct 5–6). Security forces
Sudan
Sudan Weekly Report – 22 October 2025
Geopolitical Briefing: Sudan – 12 October 2025 Oct 7–9: OHCHR reports ≥53 civilians killed, >60 injured in and around El-Fasher camps amid