I don't think the world is run for anyone. Because that implies a level of conscious, intentional, consistent, a and long lasting decision making that simply doesn't exist at the global level.

It's easy to fantasize about some sort of global illuminati, since it's hard and scary to admit that even folks much smarter, more competent, with much more resources, discipline, etc..., than themselves can barely give a nudge to the rudder of mankind's future.

After all, that would mean the median conspiracy theorists has roughly zero chance whatsoever of doing anything meaningful, that can't just be nudged back in the future.