"The role of the U. S. to promote democracy abroad continues to be a hotly contested issue.

As an expert on defense and national security at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Thomas Donnelly believes the U. S. isn't doing enough to spread American ideals around the globe-something he calls 'American neglect.'

Donnelly sits down with GLG to discuss matters at home and abroad, the challenge of putting forth new policy, and more.

He currently serves as Director of the Marilyn Ware Center for Security Studies and at AEI.

Donnelly previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the Project for the New American Century as well as Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

He is member of the U. S. China Economic and Security Review Commission and was an advisor to the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel.