US to launch ‘Pax Silica’ Coalition: What is this Coalition For? India can join in Second phase

In this episode, Qamar Cheema discusses Pax Silica, a new American-led international strategic initiative focused on securing the global silicon and technological supply chain. The podcast highlights the countries included in the coalition, such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Israel, Netherlands, UK, and UAE, while noting India's exclusion and its implications. Cheema explains the initiative's goals to counter China's dominance in technology and AI, ensure fair market practices, and establish a trusted technology ecosystem. The episode also touches on India's strategic alignment with the U.S., defense agreements, and potential future involvement in Pax Silica, alongside a brief mention of renewed conversations between Pakistan and America in think tanks.