‘Pax Silica’ Initiative
Context:
The United States has launched a new strategic initiative named ‘Pax Silica’ to secure global high-technology supply chains.
About the Initiative
The term plays on “Pax Sinica” (Chinese peace: Pax is Latin for peace), aiming to establish a US-led order in the technology sector.
The initiative is designed to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain.
It covers the entire ecosystem—from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and logistics.
The primary aim is to reduce global reliance on Chinese dominance in high-tech industries and secure supply chains among trusted allies.
Member Nations:
The grouping currently includes nine countries:
United States
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Singapore
The Netherlands
United Kingdom
Israel
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
India’s Position:
India has not been included in this initial grouping.
With the exception of India, all other Quad countries are part of the new initiative.
Critics argue that membership would have been advantageous for India's semiconductor ambitions, while the exclusion has raised questions about the current trajectory of the US-India strategic partnership in high-tech sectors.