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Cyberattacks raise questions over defence pact

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  • Fiji’s proposed mutual defence obligations under the Ocean of Peace Alliance may not cover major cyberattacks under clearly defined rules.
  • Committee Chair Lenora Qereqeretabua questioned whether Fiji would have to respond to a state-sponsored cyberattack causing widespread disruption.

The proposed Ocean of Peace Alliance has yet to clarify when Fiji’s mutual defence obligations would be triggered. A central question is whether a major cyberattack or another form of hybrid warfare would qualify as an armed attack.

Standing Committee Chair Lenora Qereqeretabua questioned whether Fiji would be expected to respond if a state-sponsored cyberattack caused widespread disruption.

Would Fiji be expected to respond if a state-sponsored cyberattack caused widespread disruption?

· Lenora QereqeretabuaThe committee chair questioned how the proposed pact would apply to a major cyberattack.
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