Game theory is the more fundamental thing that power ultimately derives from. From the paper I linked: "Focal arbitration power is power to redefine property r

Game theory is the more fundamental thing that power ultimately derives from. From the paper I linked: "Focal arbitration power is power to redefine property rights, which of course may be profitable for the focal arbitrator himself. But a society's generally understood rules for recognizing leaders can impose constraints what a leader must do if he wants to retain his generally recognized position of authority."