Professor Dr. Andrew Kennedy

Biography

Andrew Kennedy is an Associate Professor in the Policy and Governance Program at the Australian National University. He specializes in international comparative politics, with particular interests in China, India, and the United States. His recent work primarily focuses on the politics and policymaking surrounding science, technology, and innovation. Kennedy has published extensively on themes such as globalization, innovation, and U.S.-China high-tech rivalry, as well as China’s rise as a technology power. His notable publications include 'Rebellious Follower: China's Search for Science, Technology, Innovation' under contract with Oxford University Press and 'Conflicted Superpower: America’s Collaboration with China and India on Global Innovation' published by Columbia University Press in 2018. His work has been featured in prestigious journals such as Perspectives on Politics, Public Administration Review, and Political Science Quarterly. Kennedy also received the Kirkus Star Award in 2018 for his contributions to the field.

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