Liam Kennedy se penche sur les études américaines, les environnements urbains et la culture visuelle, reliant l'analyse culturelle et politique. Son travail examine la mondialisation et les relations transatlantiques, explorant comment l'imagerie façonne notre compréhension des espaces urbains et des affaires internationales. Kennedy, qui recherche actuellement le rôle de la photographie dans les conflits et la diplomatie culturelle, offre une lentille interdisciplinaire sur des dynamiques mondiales complexes. Son approche souligne les études américaines comme un cadre essentiel pour comprendre l'impact des politiques intérieures et étrangères.
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.