Pax Silica, by contrast, reflects a growing recognition that energy dominance is no longer just about extracting hydrocarbons but also about converting energy and raw materials into computational power. Unlike the unilateralist Donroe Doctrine, Pax Silica functions as a buyers' club: it spreads risk, builds capacity, and links countries through comparative advantage. Instead, Pax Silica rests on the premise that competing with state-led economies requires active coordination across borders and industries. The US and its partners must demonstrate that Pax Silica is backed by real investment, not merely parallel domestic initiatives. Building an AI supply chain is futile if state-subsidised competitors can flood the market and drive new entrants into insolvency.

Source: Bangkok Post February 05, 2026 00:05 UTC