📊Executive Summary

The Netherlands has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing critical technology supply chains, particularly in semiconductors and AI infrastructure. This coalition includes several allied nations and is a response to geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding China. The initiative seeks to enhance economic security and technological leadership among member countries. The involvement of the Netherlands, a key player in semiconductor manufacturing due to ASML, highlights the strategic importance of this collaboration in shaping future supply chain dynamics....