With Palestine’s bid for statehood still under consideration by the UN General Assembly, Public Policy Scholar Aaron David Miller discusses the hard road ahead of a possible vote, its implications for Israel, and the United States' position on a UN-recognized Palestinian state.

If the UN General Assembly votes to approve nonmember state status, is this simply a symbolic victory for the Palestinians?




Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority appear to be driving the agenda with their bid for UN membership, when in the past they’ve been more reactive. What is the significance of this change in the dynamic?



Whatever the outcome this week, is there an opportunity to reset the process?



Looking ahead, does the US still have a significant role to play in negotiations?

Read his Foreign Policy cover story on the issue and watch his appearances on CNN and Fox News here: