India Joins US-led Pax Silica Alliance

On 20th February 2026, India formally joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit.

  • The move aligns India with a coalition focused on building resilient supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence technologies.

What is Pax Silica?

  • Launched in December 2025 as a US-led initiative to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals and AI infrastructure.
  • Aims to create a trusted, innovation-driven ecosystem among like-minded democracies.
  • Focuses on silicon (core material for semiconductors), rare earths, and advanced chip technologies.
  • Reflects the shift from oil geopolitics to silicon and AI geopolitics in the 21st century.

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