The real Centre is G8 countries and of course the USA is the real centre of the centre. They are placed in a better position for quick profit at the expense of the vast majority of people and the environment. All the rest are in the periphery. This language and practice seems to be in the wane today. If the UN does not dance according to their tune they will not give their share.
Market economy determines everything, there is no other value in life.
The UN has become a weak instrument. Globalisation is beneficial to those who have. All those who are have-nots are the victims. It creates a certain sense of inevitability and absoluteness. Outside Globalisation-and Market Economy, there is no salvation.