UN Assembly Overrides U.S. Veto to Allow Palestinian Video Participation—But What Does It Mean for America?

The United Nations General Assembly recently voted overwhelmingly—145 to 5—to permit the Palestinian Authority to participate by videoconference in its upcoming 80th session. This move came as a direct response to the United States’ unprecedented refusal to grant visas to Palestinian officials. While this global consensus may appear as a diplomatic victory for Palestine, it raises serious questions about America’s ability to protect its own interests and uphold international agreements. Is America Losing Control Over Its Own Host Nation Privileges? For decades, the U.S. has served as host of the UN headquarters in New York City, with binding agreements obligating...