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Wired for War: Pax Silica is AI slavery disguised as strength
Palantir stands to emerge as the biggest winner in the US push to subjugate Europe and exclude China



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The EU has signed on to ‘Pax Silica’, a US initiative seemingly designed to shut China and others out of the global AI supply chain and extract resources from Europe for the benefit of Washington’s military-industrial complex.

“America and Europe belong together; our histories are braided, our destiny intertwined,” US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg declared at a summit in Washington on Tuesday. “But we share more than a past. We share a purpose - to build a future that answers to our values and is worthy of our inheritance.”

What is Pax Silica?

Representatives from the EU, Germany, and Greece signed the pact at Tuesday’s summit, bringing the total number of ‘Pax Silica’ signatories to 19. They are:

Argentina


Australia


Chile


European Union


Finland


Germany


Greece


India


Israel


Japan


The Netherlands


Norway


Qatar


Republic of Korea


Singapore


Sweden


The Philippines


United Arab Emirates


United Kingdom

‘Pax Silica’ evokes imperial Rome in both name and practice. Its signatories agree to “partner on strategic stacks of the global technology supply chain,” including raw materials, energy, logistics, semiconductor manufacturing, computing, software, and models. They pledge to reduce “excessive dependencies” on nations that “undermine innovation and fair competition,” – an implicit reference to China – and “protect sensitive technologies and critical infrastructure from undue access, influence, or control,” – again, a reference to China – in exchange for access to this “full stack of technological advancements that are shaping the AI economy.”

The pact is largely the creation of Helberg, a China hawk and former adviser to Palantir CEO Alex Karp, whose growing power RT has already covered in our ‘Wired for War’ series.

Jacob Helberg and Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp attend the Hill & Valley Forum 2025 in Washington DC, April 30, 2025 © Getty Images; Jemal Countess
Who is in Pax Silica and who is against it?

Notably absent from the list of signatories is France, where President Emmanuel Macron has spent years pushing for “digital sovereignty.” France, and Europe more broadly, he argues, need to end their reliance on American technology and develop homegrown alternatives. To that end, the French government has ditched US-made videoconferencing software, swapped Microsoft Windows for Linux, traded Palantir’s data analytics software for the French-developed ChapsVision, and invested public funds in Mistral AI – one of the continent’s few promising AI companies.
Does Pax Silica undermine national digital sovereignty?

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Pax Silica is explicitly opposed to the notion of digital sovereignty. In a blog post published immediately after Tuesday’s summit, Helberg declared the concept “backward and counterproductive.” A world of sovereign nations building their own AI ecosystems, he wrote, would be “a planet of subscale clones, each heroically reconstructing last year’s breakthrough while the breakthrough itself moves on without them.”

Instead, Pax Silica members can pool their resources, with each nation playing to its own strengths. “One partner’s compute meets another’s minerals, a third’s talent, a fourth’s capital, and the result is not a sum but a multiplication,” he wrote.

On the surface, Helberg’s sales pitch makes sense. The Netherlands is the home of ASML, which manufactures 100% of the world’s most advanced EUV semiconductor lithography machines; Israel is a chip design and military tech superpower; Australia has the world’s fourth largest rare earth mineral reserves. By bringing these countries into a formal pact, the US denies China access to these spoils and shares them among its allies instead.
Who does Pax Silica empower most?

In reality, Pax Silica is less of a partnership and more of an imperialist resource grab. Washington’s partners provide raw materials, logistics, knowledge, and labor, but the US currently controls 75% of the world’s compute – the processing power necessary to build, train, and run large-scale AI workloads. Ultimately, the American companies that control this raw power will decide how it is used.





A mockup of a 10GW AI data center at the PORTS Technology Campus in Pike County, Ohio, 2026 © PORTS Technology Campus

While this compute will be theoretically made available to Pax Silica signatories, the treaty is carefully worded to remind them that full access is not guaranteed. The US, it states “will endeavor to provide access to trusted partners to the full stack of technological advancements that are shaping the AI economy.” Washington is obligated only to try, not to do.



An excerpt from the 'Pax Silica' declaration © US State Department







Chained by the pact to Washington’s new Cold War against China, the Europeans cannot look to Beijing if they end up shut out of US computing infrastructure. Likewise, the EU’s self-inflicted energy crisis – a result of Brussels trading cheap Russian gas for pricier American liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports – means that Europe will never be able to build and run this infrastructure for itself.

How does Palantir stand to benefit from Pax Silica?

Pax Silica undoubtedly serves the US geopolitical aim of isolating China – and possibly Russia – and strangling its technological growth, but it also serves the interests of Palantir and its fellow defense-tech behemoths, some of whom have admitted that their growth model depends on military confrontation with Beijing and a potential world war in the Indo- Pacific.

Read more Wired for War: Could Anduril scam the US into an Indo-Pacific apocalypse?

Palantir needs all the computational horsepower and raw materials it can get to power its autonomous weapons and AI operating systems, and if relations between the West and China deteriorate to the point of military conflict, the company stands ready to supply the weapons that will be used by the US military.

Karp has recently called on the US to prepare for a three-front war against China, Russia, and Iran; Palantir’s marketing material includes images of its ‘Gotham’ operating system tracking the movements of Chinese warships in the South China Sea. A representative of America’s Frontier Fund – which invests in Palantir – told a panel in 2023 that in the event of a “kinetic event in the Pacific…some of our investments will 10x, like overnight.”

“Great power competition with China remains top of mind as we continue to invest in moving more of Palantir’s mass west of the international date line,” the company’s operations chief, Shyam Sanka, said during a 2024 earnings call.

Although Helberg left Palantir last year to take his position at the US State Department, he spent the previous year working for Palantir and the American government at the same time. While still advising Karp, Helberg served on the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, from 2022 to 2024. In this role, he lobbied for increased tariffs on Beijing, a ban on TikTok, and the exclusion of China from the global AI supply chain.
How have China and Russia responded to Pax Silica?

Beijing has not directly addressed Pax Silica, with the Chinese Foreign Ministry instead calling on the US and its partners to “adhere to the principles of a market economy and fair competition and work together to maintain the stability of the global supply chain.” The ministry has directly condemned previous efforts by the US to lock China out of the tech supply chain, including the US-Japan-South Korea-Taiwan ‘Chip 4 Alliance’. Beijing has referred to this coalition of chipmaking nations as a brazen attempt by Washington to “dominate the global semiconductor production and supply chain.”

An aerial view of Russia's largest copper mine Udokan in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, November 5, 2022 © Getty Images

The Russian government has not commented on Pax Silica, but Moscow likely views any moves that increase the West’s power vis-a-vis its main trading partner with concern. Russia’s own access to rare earths and energy is not imperiled by the pact, with Russian mining CEO Andrey Trenin writing last year that Russia’s “path to a sovereign integrated AI industry must begin with [its] unique Arctic rare-earth metal deposits” and the creation of investment zones in the country’s frozen north.
Pax Silica: Membership is a security risk

By signing the pact, the Pax Silica states are signing up for great power competition and all of the risks it carries. In some cases, signatories are risking more than economic sovereignty. In the Philippines, which signed the pact in April, work has already begun on a 4,000-acre ‘Economic Security Zone’ on the island of Luzon where a number of key AI-related industries will be based.










The US initially wanted sovereignty over the zone and diplomatic immunity, but Manila rejected Washington’s demands. Negotiations over the zone’s status are still ongoing, but even if the Philippines retains full sovereignty over the area, Filipino nationalists fear that its role as a node in the US military’s AI supply chain could open the Philippines up to retaliation from China.

Helberg has written off these worries as “disinformation,” claiming that concerns over sovereignty risk delaying the Pax Silica project. However, they must be widespread if Helberg felt compelled to pen a 1,200-word blog post writing the concept of digital sovereignty off as a “trap.”
A warning from Middle Earth

Saruman consults a Palantir in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring', 2002

Palantir derives its name from the obsidian seeing stones in JRR Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’, through which the dark lord Sauron communicates with his vassals and spies on his enemies. In their dealings with the company, and with Washington, European proponents of Pax Silica would do well to remember how, in the film adaptation of the novel, the wizard Gandalf responds to Saruman’s use of a Palantir: “there is only one Lord of the Ring…And he does not share power!”








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 عنوان اول پیک نت 7 تیر

پیوند حوادث ایران با جنگ
غرب با روسیه در اوکراین
 
روز به روز بیشتر آشکار می شود که رویدادهای ایران، بیش از آنکه به جنگ لبنان گره خورده باشد، به جنگ در اوکراین گره خورده است. جنگی که حالا دیگر قابل پنهان کردن نیست که ادامه جنگ دوم جهانی است و آنها که در آن جنگ از اتحاد شوروی وقت شکست خوردند، در پی جبران آن شکست تاریخی اند و اینبار نه تنها امریکا را با خود همراه دارند، بلکه با تمام نیرو تلاش می کنند که هیچ جبهه ای را روسیه نتواند در برابر آنها تشکیل دهد. آنها بخوبی میدانند که چین و کره شمالی اولا بسیار از روسیه دور هستند و دوم آنها خود بیمناک گشوده شدن یک جبهه جنگ در آن منطقه اند. آنها بر این یقین هستند که با شکست روسیه و تکه پاره کردن آن، خیز بزرگ بریکس و شانگهای و حذف دلار از معادلات جهانی را متوقف خواهند کرد. در این فاجعه ای که شکست خوردگان جنگ دوم جهانی سرگرم آن هستند مردم اوکراین به گوشت دم توپ تبدیل شده اند و بموجب آمار تازه بدست آمده، حداقل 2 و نیم میلیون مردم آن کشور در جبهه های جنگ و یا بر اثر بمباران ها و پهپاد پرانی ها کشته شده و بالای 8 میلیون جمعیت 40 میلیون اوکراین از کشورشان گریخته اند. برای غرب این فاجعه انسانی اهمیت ندارد و به همین دلیل اوکراین را به نیروی نیابتی برای جنگ با روسیه تبدیل کرده و سیل مدرن ترین سلاح ها را همراه با کارشناسان نظامی و جنگجویان حرفه ای از سراسر جهان را به آن کشور ارسال و اعزام می کنند. در این نقشه بزرگ غرب، ایران حداقل باید خنثی شده و هر نوع ارتباط و کمک آن به روسیه متوقف شود و حداکثر ایران تبدیل شود به متحد جبهه جنگ با روسیه!
هر کس میتواند نظر خود را داشته باشد، اما نظر قطعی ما پیوند رویدادهای ایران با جنگ اوکراین است و نه با جنگ لبنان. به همین دلیل، حکومت عمدتا غربگرایان حاکم در جمهوری اسلامی می خواهد در مسیر این استراتژی غرب حرکت کند. حکومت که در پیوند است با الیگارش های حاکم در جمهوری اسلامی، میداند که با مقاومت های داخلی روبروست و بصورت کج دار و مریز تا حذف این نیرو از صحنه سیاسی میخواهد پیش برود و جای تعجب نیست که کار به قلع و قمع خونین نیز بیانجامد. حکومت با همین استراتژی، حاضر نیست در باره کمک های تاریخی چین و روسیه برای دفع دو تجاوز نظامی اسرائیل و امریکا به ایران مردم را مطلع کند و همچنان مایل است فضای ضد روسیه و ضد چین در جامعه حاکم باشد.

 نازی های اوکراین

"نورداستریم" را منفجر کردند!

درباره انفجار خط لوله گاز "نورد استریم" که گاز ارزان را از روسیه به آلمان منتقل می کرد، تاکنون گزارش های مختلفی منتشر شد اما یک نکته در تمام این گزارش ها قطعی است و آن اینکه انفجار این لوله بخشی از جنگ اوکراین (بویژه انگلستان) با روسیه بود و ماموران این انفجار نیز اگر هم اوکرائینی بودند، رهبری و هدایت و آموزش آنها را انگلستان برعهده داشته است.
اخیرا یورونیوز فارسی گزارش زیر را در همین ارتباط منتشر کرده است:
در پاییز سال ۲۰۲۲، یک تیم از غواصان اوکراینی راهی یک تفرجگاه ساحلی در سواحل دریای بالتیک در آلمان شدند. این گروه شامل چهار مرد و یک زن بود با تجهیزات کامل غواصی و مواد منفجره .
در آن زمان کمتر کسی مأموریت آن‌ها را باور می‌کرد: شیرجه به عمق دریای بالتیک و منفجر کردن خطوط لوله نورد استریم با 20 میلیارد دلار برای انتقال گاز روسیه به آلمان و تحکیم دوستی دو کشور طراحی شده بود. این لوله در عمق ۸۰ متری قرار داشت. با این انفجار سه خط لوله از چهار خط برای همیشه از کار افتاد.
رسیدگی به این رویداد در آلمان نا ممکن است زیرا آلمان اکنون یکی از بزرگ‌ترین حامیان نظامی اوکراین است.

 سفارت کانادا در ایران بازگشائی می شود.

نخست‌وزیر کانادا در تائید تفاهم میان ایران و امریکا اعلام کرد که پس از 14 سال قطع رابطه دیپلماتیک، این کشور مایل به بازگشائی سفارت خود در ایران است. در مدت بسته بودن سفارت کانادا د رایران، کارهای کنسولی سفارت کانادا درترکیه و ارمنستان انجام می شد که لازمه آن سفر متقاضیان ویزا به این دو کشور بود. علاوه بر چند رویدادی که موجب قطع مناسبات دیپلماتیک ایران و کانادا شد، مسئله شلیک به هواپیمای حامل مسافران کانادا بر فراز تهران از جمله دلائل تشدید تیرگی روابط دو کشور بود.

How to terminate tiny insedts in my indoor flower pot naturally or with pesticides?

how to terminate tiny insedts in my indoor flower pot naturally or with pesticides

To get rid of tiny insects in an indoor flower pot, the best method depends slightly on what kind they are. The most common culprits are fungus gnats (tiny, dark flies that crawl on the soil or fly around like mosquitoes) or aphids/spider mites (which sit on the stems and under the leaves).

Here is a step-by-step guide to clearing them out using both natural remedies and targeted pesticides.

1. Natural & Home Remedies

If you want to avoid harsh chemicals inside your living space, start with these highly effective natural methods.

Let the Soil Dry Out Completely

If the bugs look like tiny black gnats flying around the soil, they are likely fungus gnats. Their larvae thrive on moisture and organic material in the top 2 inches of soil.

• The Fix: Hold off on watering until the top few inches of soil are bone dry. This deprives the larvae of moisture and stops the breeding cycle.

Use Yellow Sticky Traps

Flying pests are naturally attracted to the color yellow.

• The Fix: Place yellow sticky cards (available online or at garden centers) directly at the soil level. This catches the breeding adults before they can lay more eggs.

Neem Oil Spray

Neem oil is a natural byproduct of the neem tree that disrupts the hormonal systems of insects, preventing them from feeding and reproducing.

• The Fix: Mix 1 teaspoon of pure neem oil with 1/2 teaspoon of mild dish soap in 1 quart of warm water. Shake well and spray the top of the soil and both sides of the plant's leaves. Repeat once a week for 3 weeks.

Hydrogen Peroxide Flush (For Soil Larvae)

If the bugs are crawling inside the dirt, you can eliminate them at the root level without harming the plant.

• The Fix: Mix 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide with 4 parts water. Water your plant thoroughly with this solution. It will fizz on contact with the soil, instantly destroying insect larvae and eggs while releasing oxygen to the roots.

2. Pesticide Options

If natural remedies aren't clearing them out fast enough, you can opt for targeted, indoor-safe commercial treatments.

Mosquito Bits or Dunks (Biological Control)

This is the gold standard for soil-dwelling gnats and is completely safe for pets and humans. It contains Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI), a natural bacteria that specifically targets fly larvae.

• How to use: Soak Mosquito Bits in your watering can for 20 minutes, strain out the bits, and water your plant normally.

Insecticidal Soap Spray

Commercial insecticidal soaps use specific potassium fatty acids to break down the protective outer shells of soft-bodied insects like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

• How to use: Spray directly onto the insects on the leaves and stems. Because it works on contact, ensure you spray the undersides of the leaves thoroughly.

Systemic Houseplant Insecticide Granules

If you want a "set-it-and-forget-it" chemical solution, systemic granules (usually containing imidacloprid) work wonders.

• How to use: Sprinkle the granules onto the soil and mix them into the top layer, then water the plant. The roots absorb the pesticide, making the entire plant toxic to sap-sucking insects for up to 8 weeks.

Warning: Do not use systemic chemical granules if you have curious pets that like to chew on your houseplant leaves.

 غربگرایان ج. اسلامی میخواهند

تنکه هرمز را تقدیم کننده به امریکا

اگر خروجی مذاکرات و تفاهم با امریکا بیرون آمدن تنگه هرمز از چنگ ایران بشود، آنگاه می توان گفت که حتی اگرتحریم های ایران کاهش یابد و بخشی از پولهای ایران هم مسترد گردد، کلاه بزرگی بر سر ایران رفته است. امریکا می کوشد با تبلیغ حاکمیت کشورهای حاشیه خلیج فارس بر این منطقه، شورائی را که قرار است به ابتکار عربستان سعودی با شرکت ایران و با هدف مدیریت خلیج فارس تشکیل شود را در همین جهت، یعنی بیرون آوردن تنگه هرمز از چنگ ایران منحرف کند. از حضور در این شورائی نباید بیم داشت، اما دستگاه ضعیف و غرب زده دیپلماسی ایران قادر به حضور قدرتمند در این نوع جلسات نیست. این دستگاه باید دگرگون شود. همچنان که مدیریت صدا و سیما باید دگرگون شود.
مطابق یادداشت تفاهم ایران و امریکا، عبور کشتی ها از تنگه هرمز تنها 60 روز رایگان خواهد بود و پس از آن قرار است یک سیستم خدماتب میان ایران و عمان بوجود آید که دریافت هزینه خدمات از کشتی‌های عبوری بخش مهم آنست. کشور عمان این طرح را به ظاهر پذیرفته اما همزمان با این پذیر با فشار امریکا یک کریدور جنوبی برای عبور از تنگه را می خواهد باز کند که این خود یعنی خاتمه سلطه ایران بر تنگه هرمز.
سپاه پاسداران رسما و بدرستی اعلام کرده که ورود به تنگه و خروج از آن باید از مسیر شمال و جنوب جزیره لارک انجام شود و هیچ مسیر دیگری پذیرفته نیست و تنگه هرمز بار دیگر بسته خواهد شد.