How do realist understand power in the process of regime formation?

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Power is used to form regimes if such regime promotes the power-holder's long-term interests. Realists do not deny that regimes can form; they see them as instruments that powerful states support when they serve those states' long-term interests. Power therefore remains central to regime formation and maintenance.

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States have to submit their power every time a regime is formed

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Only powerful actors can form regimes, powerless actors must submit to them

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Realists do not accept that regimes can actually be formed

How do realist understand power in the process of regime formation?

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