Arne Westad, professor of international history and co-director of LSE IDEAS, has been nominated as one of two candidates for president of the American Historical Association|.
With more than 18,000 individual members, the AHA is the world's largest organization of historians, and plays an important public role as a leader and public advocate for the field. Within the profession, the Association defines ethical and professional standards, and offers advice on good practices in the field.
Externally, the Association works broadly on behalf of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artefacts, and the dissemination of historical research.
The election will be in the autumn.
