The world is in greatest need of international peace. Until it is
established, mankind will not attain composure and tranquillity. It is
necessary that the nations and governments organize an international tribunal
to which all their disputes and differences shall be referred. The decision of
that tribunal shall be final. Individual controversy will be adjudged by a
local tribunal. International questions will come before the universal
tribunal, and so the cause of warfare will be taken away.
(“The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by
‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in
1912”, p. 301) [37]