Evian offered a pause in India-US tensions, not a reset

That may sound like a low bar for two leaders who, not long ago, portrayed one of the warmest personal friendships in international politics. Yet, reeling under the pressure of tariff disputes, the Operation Sindoor ceasefire, differences over Pakistan, the purchase of Russian oil, the deaths of Indian seafarers in US strikes, and several statements undermining India and its economy, the fact that the bilateral passed without drama was itself notable and, may I say, a relief. The optics were certainly positive but operated in an air of caution. Trump described his meeting with Modi as “very good”, called him…