Impulse and ego are risking Pacific diplomacy

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Abstract

This article examines how personality, impulse, and political ego are increasingly shaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific diplomacy under the Luxon government. I argue that sidelining institutional strategy and diplomatic expertise has eroded trust, mana, and predictability in Pacific relationships. The article calls for a return to disciplined, strategy-led Pacific engagement that rises above individual personalities and restores a steady hand to New Zealand’s regional diplomacy.

Citation

Jayden Evett. 2025. “Impulse and ego are risking Pacific diplomacy” E-Tangata, August 17. https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/impulse-and-ego-are-risking-pacific-diplomacy/.

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    title = "Impulse and ego are risking Pacific diplomacy"",
    author = "Jayden Evett", 
    journal = "E-Tangata",
    year = "2025",
    month = "August",
    day = "17"
    url = "https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/impulse-and-ego-are-risking-pacific-diplomacy/"