You are comparing in terms of technology, my dear friend. Unfortunately, bureaucracy doesn't multiply as fast as technology does. Also, you need to consider political aspirations of the political entities involved. Even this plays a crucial role.
Pardon me for being a bit pessimistic(realistic, in my sense) but I maybe entirely wrong as well. Returning to your original question, I said 'I' don't have any hope. That doesn't mean IR is not committed in the process. I was just explaining what my assumptions were.