I think decentralization is the future, but even through we are at the tip of the spear I think it's going to take a while to see it come to fruition. Decentralization makes sense, but those with centralized power will do everything they can to stop it.
It is going to take a long time. Not only will the powers hold it back, the people have been conditioned to support the powers. So many prisoners, so few guards - but everyone fears for themselves.