GMR entered the Maldives after realising the lack of potential in India for large airport projects. The relatively new global infrastructure is reportedly not insured against political risk—only to find itself stranded after a government change in that country.Pro China sentiments along with commercial disputes used by some extremists and political parties in Maldives have provoked anti-India sentiments which resulted in GMR’s Male airport confl ict.
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