Excellent post V1.
I think the reasons why some operators from First World countries are behaving like Thrid World operators is because the directors of those companies or owners of the planes are making huge First World money while providing a Third World service, which in basic terms equates to a far bigger profit margin.
They are not there because they are humanitarians.
Secondly, one has also to factor in the Russian/Ukranian factor into the accident numbers, we have all seen how they operate, to their own set of standards, to their own alcohol blood level, to their own maintenance standards and 'hammer and hack-saw' Service Bullitins.
Not to take away from your post, I agree in principle with what you say, but in reality I think it is very complicated.