Anna Kasten Nelson

Distinguished Historian in Residence
PhD, George Washington University
Battelle 145
anelson@american.edu
202-885-2404
Office Hours: Mon. 1-2pm, Wed. 4-5:30pm, Thu. 10-11am
Curriculum Vitae

Course Syllabi

HIS 380/680 The U.S. Discovers the Middle-East

Fields of Interest

Nineteenth century diplomatic history, twentieth century U.S. foreign relations

Professor Nelson’s many articles and essays have appeared in the Journal of American History, Diplomatic History, Journal of Military History, Cuban Studies Political Science Quarterly, and a number of books. She has also published Secret Agents: Polk and the Pursuit of Peace with Mexico. She has been a member of the State Department Historical Advisory Committee and received a presidential appointment to the John F. Kennedy Records Review Board. She is currently a member of the Council of the Society of Historians of American Foreign Relations. Her current research is concerned with the national security process since its creation in 1947.