US Invites India to Join Pax Silica, Strengthening Strategic Tech Alliance

The United States has formally invited India to join Pax Silica, a US-led technology alliance focused on semiconductors, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence — marking a major shift in strategic cooperation between New Delhi and Washington.
Initially, India was not included in Pax Silica, sparking speculation about former President Donald Trump’s personal views on India. However, US policymakers have made it clear that India remains America’s most critical geopolitical partner, regardless of individual political rhetoric.
The announcement was made by the new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, who also confirmed India’s invitation to the G7 Critical Minerals Initiative. This move underlines the deep institutional strength of the India–US partnership.
The Critical Minerals Alliance aims to secure supply chains for lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements — materials vital for smartphones, EVs, AI systems, and defense equipment. A key objective is reducing global dependence on China in these sectors.
Pax Silica, meanwhile, brings together close US allies such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, UAE, UK, Israel, and Australia to jointly develop next-generation technology. India’s inclusion signals recognition of its growing manufacturing and innovation capacity.
Analysts believe India will become a central hub in the global supply chain over the next decade, driving higher per capita income, large-scale manufacturing jobs, data centers, and establishing “Made in India” as a global technology brand.
The US is also closely watching improving India–China relations. A peaceful Asia or a strong Russia–India–China grouping would reduce American leverage — making India’s strategic autonomy even more valuable to Washington.
While Donald Trump’s statements on India often remain unpredictable, they do not reflect long-term US strategy. India, unlike traditional client states, will not act as a vassal state and continues to pursue partnerships strictly on its own terms.