Armenia - A Corrupt and Failed Clan State

Armenia - A Corrupt and Failed Clan State

"Armenia Political Policy Assessment - Final Report" by U.S. :
http://yerevan.usembassy.gov/assistance/docs/polassistance.pdf
"...
Findings
The current political environment is not conducive 
to the development of a pluralistic, competitive,
democratic, or accountable political party system. 
Autocratic systems and mentalities are firmly entrenched
within the parties as well as within the government. 
Despite the proliferation of parties, no party fulfills the
fundamental roles of aggregating the public's interest,
offering policy alternatives, or organizing meaningful
debate over public concerns. The absence of functioning 
checks and balances has enabled the executive branch
to continue its domination of political and economic life.
In addition, the mutually supportive relationship between oligarchs
and government has contributed to the zero-sum political game. 
The government's primary interest is in remaining in power 
...."