BLUF

Australia’s approach is through security and institutional partnerships; New Zealand via diplomatic ties and visa waivers. NZ faces diplomatic tensions with Kiribati and Cook Islands. The Pacific Island Forum could be a potential mediating body.

Learning Outcomes

  • Strategic Awareness – The article highlights how Australia and New Zealand’s divergent strategies affect Pacific stability and regional influence.
  • Communication & Cognition – Explores how differing diplomatic approaches impact trust, cooperation, and perceptions of unity in the Pacific Islands.
READ: Australia and New Zealand’s Pacific approach diverges.

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