{"id":91920,"date":"2026-03-10T09:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=91920"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:46:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:16:49","slug":"daily-editorial-analysis-10-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/daily-editorial-analysis-10-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Editorial Analysis 10 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>The Lesson is National Security Cannot be Outsourced<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has exposed serious weaknesses in the security framework of the Persian Gulf.<\/li>\n<li>What was expected to be a rapid victory for two of the world\u2019s most <strong>technologically advanced militaries<\/strong> has instead evolved into a conflict that challenges long-standing assumptions about <strong>military power<\/strong>, <strong>deterrence<\/strong>, and <strong>regional alliances<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Iran\u2019s ability to retaliate against strategic targets has shaken the confidence of Gulf states in decades-old <strong>security guarantees<\/strong> offered by the United States.<\/li>\n<li>The unfolding conflict reveals the fragility of externally backed security arrangements and reinforces a fundamental principle: <strong>national security<\/strong> cannot be permanently <strong>outsourced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Iran\u2019s Strategic Retaliation and the Changing Nature of War<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Iran\u2019s response has altered the anticipated course of the war. Rather than collapsing under pressure, Iran has demonstrated the capacity for <strong>strategic retaliation<\/strong> by striking targets previously considered safe.<\/li>\n<li>These include multiple <strong>American military bases<\/strong> across the Gulf region in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Oman.<\/li>\n<li>By targeting these facilities, Iran has demonstrated that even the most protected installations are not immune to modern warfare.<\/li>\n<li>The attacks have extended beyond military installations to include <strong>critical energy infrastructure<\/strong>, such as <strong>oil depots<\/strong>, <strong>oil fields<\/strong>, and <strong>gas facilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The most disruptive development has been the closure of the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s most vital energy chokepoints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Gulf Security Arrangement and Its Failures<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Gulf Security Arrangement<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>After the <strong>Iranian Revolution<\/strong> of 1979\u201380, Gulf monarchies perceived Iran as a major geopolitical and ideological threat.<\/li>\n<li>In response, the United States emerged as the primary guarantor of regional stability.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Carter Doctrine<\/strong> declared that any attempt by external forces to control the Persian Gulf would be viewed as a threat to American <strong>vital interests<\/strong>, to be countered with <strong>military force<\/strong> if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Over time, this commitment evolved into an extensive system of <strong>defence partnerships<\/strong>, military deployments, and arms agreements with Gulf states.<\/li>\n<li>One initiative was the proposed <strong>Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA)<\/strong>, often described as an Arab NATO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Failures <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The framework aimed to unite <strong>Gulf Cooperation Council<\/strong> members with Egypt and Jordan in a coordinated regional defence structure supported by the United States.<\/li>\n<li>However, political divisions within the region, including the <strong>Qatar blockade<\/strong> in 2017, prevented the alliance from materialising.<\/li>\n<li>Reports indicate that several Gulf countries have depleted their <strong>missile interceptors<\/strong>, while the United States prioritises limited defensive resources for <strong>Israel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>For many Gulf states, the realisation that <strong>external security guarantees<\/strong> may not hold during major crises has been deeply unsettling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Regional Consequences and Strategic Reassessment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gulf states are increasingly reassessing their dependence on American military protection.<\/li>\n<li>Discussions have emerged about reducing investment commitments in the United States and reconsidering the presence of <strong>American military bases<\/strong> on Gulf soil.<\/li>\n<li>Such decisions would represent a profound transformation of the <strong>regional security architecture<\/strong> that has existed since the late twentieth century.<\/li>\n<li>The strategic alignment between the Gulf monarchies and the United States has long been a cornerstone of <strong>Middle Eastern geopolitics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A shift away from this arrangement could lead to new partnerships, diversified security strategies, or greater emphasis on <strong>regional self-reliance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Lessons for India: The Importance of Strategic Self-Reliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For decades, India remained one of the world\u2019s largest <strong>arms importers<\/strong>, relying heavily on foreign suppliers for military equipment.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Kargil War<\/strong> of 1999 exposed critical shortages and operational vulnerabilities caused by excessive dependence on imports.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Kargil Review Committee<\/strong> subsequently emphasised the need for <strong>defence self-reliance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Meaningful progress accelerated after 2014 with the policy emphasis on <strong>Atma Nirbharta<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Domestic defence manufacturing expanded significantly, reducing the share of imports while encouraging <strong>private sector participation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Indigenous platforms such as the BrahMos missile, the Tejas fighter aircraft, advanced artillery systems, and domestic ammunition production strengthened India\u2019s strategic capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>India has also expanded defence exports, reaching record levels in recent years while reducing import dependency.<\/li>\n<li>The development of a stronger domestic defence industry has improved <strong>strategic autonomy<\/strong>, ensuring that national security decisions are not constrained by external suppliers during crises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Iran\u2013U.S.\u2013Israel conflict has exposed structural weaknesses in the <strong>Gulf\u2019s long-standing security framework. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Iran\u2019s ability to strike high-value targets has challenged the perception of <strong>military invulnerability<\/strong> surrounding American infrastructure in the region.<\/li>\n<li>More importantly, the inability of the United States to fully shield its allies has raised serious questions about the credibility of <strong>external protection systems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In an era of rapidly evolving warfare, <strong>self-reliance<\/strong>, preparedness, and strategic independence remain the most reliable guarantees of national security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Lesson is National Security Cannot be Outsourced FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1. <\/strong>Why did Iran target American military bases in the Gulf region?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Iran targeted American military bases to retaliate against the joint offensive and to demonstrate that U.S. military installations in the region are vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. <\/strong>How did the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affect the conflict?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global oil transportation and created serious concerns for global energy security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> What weakness in the Gulf security arrangement was revealed during the conflict?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>The conflict revealed that long-standing U.S. security guarantees to Gulf states may not be fully reliable during large-scale regional crises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> What major lesson does the conflict offer regarding national security?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>The conflict shows that national security cannot be outsourced and must rely on strong domestic capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> What lesson does the situation provide for India\u2019s defence policy?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>The situation highlights the importance of defence self-reliance and strengthening indigenous military production in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/the-lesson-is-national-security-cannot-be-outsourced\/article70723240.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Reversing Falling Fertility &#8211; Financial Incentives Approach and Lessons from Sikkim and the World<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Recently, <strong>Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu proposed a \u20b925,000 cash <strong>incentive for couples<\/strong> having a second or third child to counter the state\u2019s declining fertility rate.<\/li>\n<li>Andhra Pradesh\u2019s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is about 1.4, well below the replacement level of 2.1.<\/li>\n<li>This has revived the broader debate on whether financial incentives can reverse declining birth rates, an issue already witnessed in Sikkim and several countries globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>India\u2019s Emerging Demographic Concern<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Declining fertility in States<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Several Indian states are witnessing fertility decline below replacement level.<\/li>\n<li>For example, <strong>Sikkim <\/strong>has the lowest TFR in India (~1.1). Andhra Pradesh (1.4) is also facing a similar trajectory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential implications: <\/strong>Ageing population, shrinking workforce, pressure on social security systems, and reduced demographic dividend<\/li>\n<li>These concerns have prompted state governments to explore <strong>pro-natalist policies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Sikkim\u2019s Pro-Natalist Policy Experiment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Around 2022, Sikkim introduced one of India\u2019s most comprehensive pro-natalist policies.<\/li>\n<li>Key features of these policies:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Financial incentives for government employees<\/strong>: One additional salary increment for the birth of a second child, and two increments for a third child.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Childcare support<\/strong>: State-funded childcare attendants for women employees after childbirth. This is designed to reduce work\u2013family conflict.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expanded parental leave: <\/strong>Maternity leave extended to one year, and paternity leave introduced to promote shared parenting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits for private sector mothers: <\/strong>\u20b95,000 per month for one year after the second child. \u20b910,000 per month for one year after the third child.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Addressing infertility<\/strong>: (The Vatsalya Scheme)\n<ul>\n<li>Government funding for up to two IVF cycles for couples unable to conceive naturally.<\/li>\n<li>38 women enrolled in the initial phase, indicating infertility as a contributing factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outcome<\/strong>: Despite these extensive incentives, Sikkim\u2019s fertility rate remains extremely low, and the anticipated baby boom has not materialised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Global Experience with Pro-Natalist Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Many countries facing demographic decline have experimented with similar policies. For example,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Singapore <\/strong>(TFR: 1.0): Measures include baby bonuses, tax rebates, subsidised childcare, and housing incentives. Despite generous support, fertility remains very low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>South Korea <\/strong>(TFR: 0.7 [lowest globally]): Massive investment in cash grants, childcare subsidies, housing benefits, and parental leave. Yet fertility continues to decline sharply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japan <\/strong>(TFR: 1.3): Long-standing policies to support families, but birth rates remain below replacement level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>China: <\/strong>After abandoning the one-child policy, China allowed two and later three children, with incentives. However, birth rates continue to fall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hungary <\/strong>(a partial success):\n<ul>\n<li>TFR rose from 1.23 (2011) to 1.55 after aggressive family-support policies &#8211; housing subsidies, subsidised loans written off after multiple births, and lifetime income tax exemption for mothers with four or more children<\/li>\n<li>However, fertility still remains below replacement level, and some experts attribute the rise to earlier childbirth rather than more children overall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Structural Causes of Fertility Decline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial incentives often fail because fertility decline is driven by <strong>deeper <\/strong>socio-economic <strong>transformations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These are &#8211;\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changing social norms: <\/strong>Delayed marriage (declining fertility window), greater female workforce participation (childbirth leading to career interruptions for women), and changing aspirations regarding family size.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rising cost of living: <\/strong>Urban housing costs, expensive education and childcare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality vs quantity of children<\/strong>: Couples prefer fewer children with higher investment per child.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work\u2013life balance challenges: <\/strong>Limited flexible workplaces, lack of affordable childcare infrastructure, gender inequality in caregiving responsibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Way Forward &#8211; Building Family-Friendly Societies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>International experience suggests that <strong>long-term structural support<\/strong> works better than short-term incentives.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Affordable childcare infrastructure<\/strong>: Publicly supported daycare systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Predictable parental leave<\/strong>: Gender-neutral parental leave policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible work arrangements<\/strong>: Remote work, flexible hours, and work-life balance policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Housing and social security support<\/strong>: Family-friendly housing policies. Strengthening social protection systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Addressing infertility<\/strong>: Expanded access to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Countries like <strong>France <\/strong>and <strong>Nordic states<\/strong> have managed to stabilise fertility levels by making parenthood compatible with modern lifestyles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The proposal by Andhra Pradesh reflects growing concern about India\u2019s long-term demographic trajectory. However, financial incentives alone cannot reverse declining fertility.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, effective population policies must focus on creating a <strong>supportive ecosystem for families <\/strong>shaped by economic security, social stability, gender equality, and work-life balance.<\/li>\n<li>Ultimately, the decision to have children is less about incentives and more about a family\u2019s confidence in its economic future and social stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Reversing Falling Fertility FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Q1. Can financial incentives effectively reverse declining fertility rates?<\/p>\n<p>Ans. These alone have limited impact as structural factors like urbanisation, career priorities, shape reproductive decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Q2. What are the major demographic concerns arising from declining fertility rates in India?<\/p>\n<p>Ans. This may lead to population ageing, a shrinking workforce, and pressure on economic growth and social security systems.<\/p>\n<p>Q3. What are the lessons from Sikkim&#8217;s pro-natalist policy experiment?<\/p>\n<p>Ans. Sikkim introduced salary increments, extended parental leave, IVF assistance, but fertility rates remain extremely low.<\/p>\n<p>Q4. Why have pro-natalist policies in countries like Singapore, South Korea, largely failed to significantly raise fertility rates?<\/p>\n<p>Ans. Because fertility decline is driven by deeper socio-economic changes including delayed marriage, rising living costs, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Q5. What policy measures can help stabilise fertility rates in modern societies?<\/p>\n<p>Ans. Long-term family-friendly policies such as affordable childcare, flexible workplaces, gender-equal parental leave, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/when-the-state-pays-for-babies-some-lessons-from-sikkim-10573620\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>The Need to Recognise &#8216;Volunteer&#8217; Care Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Union Budget 2026\u201327 proposes to create a strong <strong>care ecosystem<\/strong> by training 1.5 lakh multiskilled caregivers in geriatric and allied care under the <strong>National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)<\/strong>. This step is important as India\u2019s demand for care services is increasing.<\/li>\n<li>However, the proposal highlights a contradiction. While the government plans to train new care professionals, it does not address the condition of over five million women already working in the care system.<\/li>\n<li>These include ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and helpers, and mid-day meal workers.<\/li>\n<li>These workers provide essential health, nutrition and childcare services, but they are still classified as \u2018volunteers\u2019 rather than regular employees.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, they remain excluded from the formal care ecosystem that the government aims to strengthen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Women Care Workers: A Shadow Labour Force<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Women such as Anganwadi workers, ASHAs, and mid-day meal workers form the backbone of India\u2019s health, nutrition, and childcare services.<\/li>\n<li>They play a crucial role in delivering welfare programmes across the country.<\/li>\n<li>Despite their essential role, these workers operate in uncertain and insecure conditions.<\/li>\n<li>They receive <u>low honorariums, and lack formal employment contracts, paid leave, and maternity benefits<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited and Fragmented Support<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Some support is provided through state-level honorarium increases, gratuity benefits, and national schemes like Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan. However, these measures vary across states and remain limited.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s care economy relies heavily on this large feminised workforce, yet the state continues to classify them as \u2018honorary workers\u2019 rather than formal employees.<\/li>\n<li>This limits their access to labour rights and social security protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Care Work in India: A Gendered Reality<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Care work in India reflects deep gender inequalities. According to the 2024 Time Use Survey, about <u>41% of women aged 15\u201359 spend 140 minutes daily on caregiving, while only 21.4% of men spend about 74 minutes<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care Work Viewed as Women\u2019s Duty<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s welfare system often treats care work as an extension of women\u2019s domestic responsibilities.<\/li>\n<li>Many women providing health and welfare services are labelled as \u2018volunteers\u2019, even though their work requires significant skill and effort.<\/li>\n<li>Because care work is considered \u2018<strong>natural\u2019 for women<\/strong>, <u>it is often undervalued and poorly paid<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>This creates a cycle where care work is not recognised as skilled labour, keeping a large female workforce in informal and insecure employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neglect of the Existing Care Workforce<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>While recent policies aim to train new care workers, they do not adequately address the needs of the existing workforce.<\/li>\n<li>Current workers already perform complex tasks requiring community knowledge, coordination, and emotional labour, yet remain underpaid and unprotected.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s care workers are central to the functioning of the welfare state.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening the care economy will require greater financial investment and a shift in societal attitudes, recognising care work as skilled labour deserving fair wages and protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Reimagining India\u2019s Care Economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ending the \u2018Volunteer\u2019 Label<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India needs to move beyond classifying care workers as \u2018volunteers\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>The Supreme Court\u2019s 2025 ruling in \u201c<em>Dharam Singh vs State of U.P<\/em>.\u201d stated that work that is continuous and essential to an institution cannot remain temporary indefinitely.<\/li>\n<li>This strengthens the case for converting such roles into permanent posts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transition to Formal Employment<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>With the Union Budget\u2019s focus on skilling, there is an opportunity to review employment norms in the care sector.<\/li>\n<li>The state can create transition frameworks to move workers from honorariums to fair wages and formal contracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill Development for Existing Workers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The proposed NSQF-aligned training programmes should also be extended to ASHA and Anganwadi workers, who already perform complex and essential tasks in the welfare system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognising Workers\u2019 Rights and Voice<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Care workers have long demanded dignity and recognition.<\/li>\n<li>The government should implement the \u2018<strong>Reward\u2019 and \u2018Represent\u2019<\/strong> principles of the International Labour Organisation\u2019s <strong><em>5R Framework for Decent Care Work<\/em><\/strong>, ensuring fair pay and a voice in policy decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toward a Fair Care Economy<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthening India\u2019s care economy requires proper compensation, formal employment protections, and meaningful participation of care workers in decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>The Need to Recognise &#8216;Volunteer&#8217; Care Work FAQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> Why is the Union Budget 2026\u201327\u2019s care ecosystem proposal seen as contradictory?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>The Budget proposes training new caregivers but ignores the condition of over five million existing care workers who provide essential services yet remain classified as volunteers without formal employment protections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> Who are India\u2019s major \u2018volunteer\u2019 care workers?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>India\u2019s volunteer care workforce mainly includes ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and helpers, and mid-day meal workers who deliver health, nutrition, and childcare services across the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> What does the 2024 Time Use Survey reveal about care work in India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>The survey shows strong gender inequality in care work, with 41% of women spending about 140 minutes daily on caregiving compared to 21.4% of men spending around 74 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> How does the Supreme Court\u2019s 2025 Dharam Singh judgment support care workers\u2019 demands?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>The ruling states that work which is continuous and essential to an institution cannot remain temporary indefinitely, strengthening demands to convert honorary care worker roles into permanent posts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> What reforms are suggested to strengthen India\u2019s care economy?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Reforms include ending the volunteer label, formalising employment, extending skill programmes to existing workers, ensuring fair wages and social security, and implementing ILO\u2019s \u2018Reward\u2019 and \u2018Represent\u2019 principles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/the-need-to-recognise-volunteer-care-work\/article70719886.ece#:~:text=For%20years%2C%20these%20workers%20have,Framework%20for%20Decent%20Care%20Work.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Editorial Analysis 10 March 2026 by Vajiram &#038; 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