New Delhi: In the war between China and the West to secure critical mineral supply chains needed for advancing AI initiatives, New Delhi may lean towards Pax Silica, a US-led initiative but without sacrificing strategic autonomy, according to reports.
India's participation in Pax Silica would help it scale collaborations with advanced economies, attract investment and deepen supply‑chain resilience, the report noted. However, India will be keen to ensure that its strategic autonomy is not diluted through its participation in the Pax Silica.
Pax Silica initiative brings together an initial group of countries closely tied to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technology supply chains, including Singapore, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Australia and the United Kingdom. It is designed to address vulnerabilities exposed by over-concentrated supply chains that underpin everything from consumer electronics and automobiles to cutting-edge AI systems.
On his first day in New Delhi, Sergio Gor, the new American Ambassador to India, announced India’s inclusion as a full member of Pax Silica – a US-led supply chain partnership in advanced technology.
