Liam Kennedy si concentra sugli studi americani, sugli ambienti urbani e sulla cultura visiva, intrecciando analisi culturali e politiche. Il suo lavoro esamina la globalizzazione e le relazioni transatlantiche, esplorando come le immagini plasmano la nostra comprensione degli spazi urbani e degli affari internazionali. Kennedy, che attualmente ricerca il ruolo della fotografia nei conflitti e nella diplomazia culturale, offre una lente interdisciplinare su complesse dinamiche globali. Il suo approccio sottolinea gli studi americani come quadro vitale per la comprensione dell'impatto delle politiche sia interne che estere.
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.