Why does war's widespread destruction and human suffering persist in the modern, ostensibly "civilized," world?  Although many explanations have been advanced, one of the most powerful is global anarchy.  With this in mind, a number of prominent individuals over the past century have sought an effective remedy in strengthened global governance:  Albert Einstein called for world government, Norman Cousins proposed world federation, and Benjamin Ferencz championed the development and enforcement of world law.  And there have been indications that this approach can be effective.