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India’s entry into the “Pax Silica” initiative marks a significant step in its pursuit of technological sovereignty and supply chain resilience. Led by the U.S. Department of State, Pax Silica is a strategic coalition aimed at building a secure and diversified global ecosystem for semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and critical minerals. It seeks to reduce overdependence on countries like China by strengthening trusted partnerships among like-minded nations such as Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the UK.
Historically, global semiconductor supply chains have been concentrated in a few regions, particularly East Asia, with China playing a dominant role in rare earth processing and electronics manufacturing. Disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions highlighted vulnerabilities, prompting initiatives like the CHIPS and Science Act and now Pax Silica.
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Explore how India's entry into Pax Silica strengthens its semiconductor ambitions and technological sovereignty while reducing dependence on China-dominated supply chains.
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