So, how do you expect Zoners to keep up neutrality? (I think I know the answer, but I await your verbose prose.)
That's none of my concern actually. I do not play zoner rp, neither thinking to go there, becouse I know I wouldn't be able to handle it. Wait?.. maybe by roleplaying with my character and trying to find a compromise? Simply making politics? It's up to your role-play how to lead it. But if you make a mistake, don't hide under canon.
Some zoners really make up for the task, some don't.