Liam Kennedy se especializa en estudios americanos, entornos urbanos y cultura visual, entrelazando el análisis cultural y político. Su obra examina la globalización y las relaciones transatlánticas, explorando cómo las imágenes moldean nuestra comprensión de los espacios urbanos y los asuntos internacionales. Kennedy, que investiga actualmente el papel de la fotografía en los conflictos y la diplomacia cultural, ofrece una perspectiva interdisciplinaria sobre complejas dinámicas globales. Su enfoque subraya los estudios americanos como un marco vital para comprender el impacto de las políticas tanto nacionales como exteriores.
Who was primarily responsible for the prosecution of the Troubles and their attendant toll of the dead, the injured, and the emotionally traumatized? Who Was Responsible for the Troubles? is an original and controversial work that captures the terror and the pain but also the hope of life and pursuit of happiness in a deeply divided society.
Exploring the social and political history of Ireland, Liam Kennedy challenges the prevalent narratives of tragedy and victimhood that shape the national consciousness. By placing pivotal historical events within a broader European context, he questions widely held beliefs about oppression and compares the Irish experience to that of other nations. Kennedy critiques the glorification of heroism and its impact on individual liberties, urging readers to reconsider their understanding of Ireland's past as it transitions into a new era.