Richard James Norton, Ph.D.

Professor National Security Affairs
Cmdr., U.S. Navy, Retired
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Biography

Dr. Rick Norton is a graduate of Tulane University and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He is also a retired United States Navy commander. While in the Navy, he served extensively at sea on cruisers and destroyers, as well as shore tours in the Navy’s Office of Legislative Affairs and the Navy Staff. Dr. Norton is an authority on ‘Decision Making’. His regional areas of expertise include Africa and South America. His work on the concept of “feral cities” is considered groundbreaking.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Africa
  • Ethics
  • International Relations
  • Maritime History
  • Piracy
  • Surface Warfare
  • WWII

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