“PAX” is Latin for peace, historically denoting eras of stability and prosperity led by a dominant power — from Pax Romana to Pax Americana. “Silica” refers to silicon dioxide, the foundational raw material for silicon wafers and semiconductors. Pax Silica, therefore, stands for a bold vision: a US-led alliance of trusted partners building secure, resilient supply chains for the AI era, anchored in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and critical minerals.