Post-Soviet cultural syndromes have reproduced a political culture in Armenia marked by benevolent nepotism, low institutional trust, disregard for the law and weak civic responsibility which has produced an unhealthy political culture, writes Nerses Kopalyan. He argues that reconciling Hayastantsi cultural norms with the demands of a modern state is essential to overcoming political underdevelopment. Read the article: https://evnreport.com/statecraft-governance/armenias-political-culture-problem-benevolent-nepotism-and-underdevelopment/