Aaron David Miller, born on March 25, 1949, is an American Middle East analyst, author, diplomat, and former U.S. State Department advisor renowned for his extensive involvement in U.S. foreign policy, particularly in Arab-Israeli negotiations. He served for nearly three decades in the U.S. State Department, holding key advisory roles under multiple secretaries of state from both Republican and Democratic administrations, including James Baker, Warren Christopher, and Madeleine Albright. Miller played a pivotal role in high-level diplomatic efforts, such as the Madrid Conference of 1991, the Oslo Accords, and Camp David Summit of 2000, where he acted as a close advisor to special Middle East coordinator Dennis Ross. His career also included positions as deputy special Middle East coordinator and senior advisor on the Middle East peace process, earning him recognition as a leading expert on the region's conflicts.

Following his government service, Miller transitioned to think tanks and academia, serving as a scholar and advisor at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP). He later became vice president for new initiatives and distinguished scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Currently, he holds the position of senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and broader international affairs. Miller is also a Global Affairs Analyst for CNN, providing commentary on global events, and has authored several books, including 'The Much Too Promised Land: America's Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace' (2008) and 'Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama' (2015), which critically examine decades of American diplomacy in the region.

Throughout his career, Miller has been praised for his pragmatic approach to Middle East peace but has also faced criticism for his perceived alignment with Israeli interests during negotiations. He continues to engage in public discourse through writings in outlets like Foreign Policy and The New York Times, advocating for realistic U.S. strategies amid ongoing regional tensions.