About GraspWell
GraspWell is an independent research and media project focused on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa—building original datasets, interactive maps, and visual essays to make Ethiopia's history, politics, and contemporary crises intelligible to a wider public.
GraspWell was founded by Eliezer Abate, a Stanford-educated independent researcher and media creator.
Focus areas
- Political geography and historical boundaries
- State formation and political economy
- Interactive maps and visual research essays