 In 1932, he established the New Commonwealth Society for "the promotion of international law and order," writing several books on the right use of force, notably "The Problem of the Twentieth Century" (1930), which was translated into German and other languages.His ideas influenced the writing of the United Nations Charter, especially with regards to sanctions and the transition of national armies to an international police.On 24 June 1932, he was created Baron Davies of Llandinam, in the County of Montgomery, for public services.