Gravatt Strategic Analysis

Analyzing Conflict, Policy, and Power

Gravatt Strategic Analysis is an independent, student-run research platform dedicated to producing structured, evidence-based analysis on U.S. foreign policy, Middle East security dynamics, and counterterrorism strategy

Through policy briefs, conflict assessments, and strategic commentary, GSA aims to contribute to informed dialogue on emerging security challenges in the Middle East and beyond.

Research-Driven, Historically Grounded Perspectives on Conflict, Security, & Policy

Publications by Evan Gravatt

The Islamic State in a Jihadi-Led Syria: Rethinking a U.S-Syria Foreign Policy

April 13, 2025. Emerging from the instability created by the invasion of Iraq and the Arab Spring, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, more commonly called the…
Past, Present, and Future of Ethnic-Fueled Political Turmoil in Bosnia

March 30, 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina, a culturally rich and diverse country, has long struggled with the complexities brought by its multi-ethnic makeup and opposing political factions. Unearthed…
What’s Next for Syria After Assad?

February 20, 2025. On December 8th Bashar al-Assad and his Ba’athist regime succumbed to the overwhelming pressure posed by militant group Hay’at Tahir al-Sham, leading to the fall…
Analysis: Trumps Middle East Foreign Policy

March 23, 2025. During the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st century, the Middle East has remained a key area of focus for American…
Checking In on Syria: Syria Three Months Post-Assad

March 16, 2025. The ousting of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad ushered in a new era of hope and uncertainty for the Syrian people. On December 8, due…
Conflict In Myanmar: Past, Present, and Future

February 16, 2025. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has long been plagued by military dictatorship, ethnic conflict, and humanitarian crises. In early 2021, the military overthrew the democratically…
Developments on The M23 Offensive In the DRC

February 9, 2025. The Democratic Republic of The Congo has long been plagued by multi-ethnic conflicts since the 1990s, particularly in the eastern region of the country. This…
The New Syrian President: Jihadist or Freedom Fighter?

February 2, 2025. In the early morning of December 8, 2024, Syrian rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham pushed into the outskirts of Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad and…

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About Me

Evan Gravatt is a political science student at the University of Mary Washington pursuing a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Security and Conflict Studies. His research focuses on Middle East security, counterterrorism, regional power dynamics, and U.S. foreign policy. He founded Gravatt Strategic Analysis to publish structured, policy-relevant analysis on evolving conflict dynamics.