Pax Silica: India's Exclusion from US AI Pact Ignites Political Firestorm

• The US launched "Pax Silica," a high-tech and AI supply chain initiative, notably excluding India.
• Pax Silica aims to secure the AI technology stack, from critical minerals to semiconductors, and reduce dependence on China.
• The initiative includes the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Netherlands, UK, Israel, UAE, and Australia.
• India's exclusion sparked a political debate, with Congress criticizing the Modi government and others defending India's independent approach.

Why It Matters: India's exclusion from a US tech alliance raises questions about its strategic global role.