How do realist understand power in the process of regime formation?
Correct answer: D. Power is used to form regimes if such regime promotes the power-holder's long-term interests
- A. States have to submit their power every time a regime is formed
- B. Only powerful actors can form regimes, powerless actors must submit to them
- C. Realists do not accept that regimes can actually be formed
- D. Power is used to form regimes if such regime promotes the power-holder's long-term interests
Explanation
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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