
معرفی
Hank Kennedy is a Professor in the Department of Politics & International Affairs at Wake Forest University, where he has served since 1985. He specializes in Comparative Public Policy, US Foreign Policy in the Middle East/South Asia, and Pakistan Studies. His research focuses on South Asian political systems, with extensive fieldwork in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India.
Education:
- BA, Eckerd College (1973)
- AM, Duke University (1975)
- MPP, Duke University (1978)
- PhD, Duke University (1979)
Research & Awards: Kennedy has held three Senior Fulbright Research Fellowships and directed the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (1988–2001). His work emphasizes Pakistan’s political dynamics, US foreign policy engagement in conflict zones, and regional governance challenges. He has authored/co-edited 13 books, including seminal works on South Asian politics.
Career Contributions: As co-Director of Wake Forest’s Middle East/South Asia Studies Program, he bridges academic research and policy analysis. He has also lectured on Semester at Sea voyages, expanding his global academic impact.




