Andrew Kennedy

Associate Professor Andrew Kennedy is a leading academic at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University (ANU), specializing in international politics with a focus on China, India, and the United States. His research examines the globalization of innovation, US-China high-tech rivalry, and China’s rise as a technology power. He has also extensively studied Cold War and post-Cold War foreign policies of China and India, supported by grants such as the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award.

Key research themes include technological competition dynamics, state-driven innovation systems, and the geopolitical implications of China’s technological ascent. Kennedy is affiliated with ANU’s Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, contributing to initiatives like the Zero Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific (ZCEAP) program. His work bridges policy analysis, historical studies, and contemporary global challenges.

• Affiliations: ANU Crawford School, ANU Climate Institute
• Research Groups: Climate Economics, Energy Policy

Recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize US-China tech rivalry, China’s guided innovation systems, and resilience strategies against technological decoupling. His 2019 work on diplomatic negotiations and 2015 comparative studies on India/China innovation pathways highlight interdisciplinary strengths.

• Awards: ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
• Grants: Multiple research projects funded by ANU and external bodies

Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary teams addressing climate-energy governance and tech policy at the ANU Institute.