Despite its emphasis on multilateralism , the Norwegian Nobel Committee 's statement also recognizes the predominant power of the United States . Skinner : It 's become fashionable to talk of a `` multipolar '' world . She says U.S economy and defense forces still dominate the world . Kiron Skinner : CNN 's the Nobel Peace Prize recognized the primacy of the U.S .
Skinner : It 's become fashionable to talk of a `` multipolar '' world . She says U.S economy and defense forces still dominate the world . Kiron Skinner : CNN 's the Nobel Peace Prize recognized the primacy of the U.S .