Skip Navigation

Asma Chaudhary | B.F.A. in AVT + COMM

COMM 361 Online Journalism

Rick Barton

Rick Barton, who improved international conflict resolutions as a senior adviser in the International Security Program, said that cultural studies provide experts with assistance in countries like Nigeria and Pakistan.

Barton was also co-director of the Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Barton’s technique to study cultural demographics allows advisers to create action strategies as seen in Sudan and Iraq. By obtaining details from reliable sources, CSIS experts can develop strategies better.

With 12 years of experience in conflict analysis, Barton analyzed refugees in Geneva and developed progressive benchmarks for Iraq and Afghanistan. He also understood trends and statistics through annual reports while contributing to "The Iraq Study Group".

“It cannot be just one view but rather an integrated approach to form a model that we ultimately follow,” said Barton.

Barton spoke to journalism students at George Mason University on Thursday and gave guidelines for conflict resolutions.

“Approximately $400 to $500 billion has been spent, which is a greater cost than the Federal Treasury and the cost includes those injured who will require further care,” said Barton.

The purpose of the presentation was to speak with the GMU journalism students about the current situations in the United States as well as other countries. Barton’s improved techniques rely on a rapport between the international community and the United States.

“The president wanted a war so therefore we were likely to have a war but we need to create a model of peace not war,” said Barton.

As one of the members in the Iraq Study Group, Barton’s primary focus is to work with post-conflict reconstruction, security and public safety. In order to widely discuss conflict strategies, Barton sets time aside to speak at press conferences with students and the media.

Barton said, “Things are going to hell with Iraq and there is crossfire in America similar to Iraq because of the issues.”

Duha El-quesny, a communications major, discussed the impact of Barton’s action strategies.

“I think Barton is right on target and actually has an answer to our escalating problem, which makes him very respectable and creditable because he doesn’t just bash Bush, but gives solutions,” said El-quesny.

“And his solution is one that is essential and would prove to be effective if the administration actually used it,” said El-quesny

In a post-Saddam world, Barton addressed the occupation of U.S. troops in Iraq and how President George W. Bush should have assessed the situation better. Barton’s strategies include stabilizing the revenue of the regions like in the past with World War II and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

“The map is all drawn out but it needs to be made real with an authentic government plan of action,” said Barton.

Barton discussed how observational studies create a larger difference in the fight against terrorism. He also emphasized how safety should be returned to individual systems for further review. According to Barton, people in other countries are humble and modest and often will discuss what they are thinking.

“Once a rapport is established with the people, the inside information is understood and the next step begins from there,” said Barton.

Links

-Barton
-Thomas
-McLarty
-Compton
-Robertson
-Daschle