Is World Peace nothing?

Is World Peace really nothing more than a reality that exists in our heads? So many things are happening around the world these days, things that lead to present and future conflicts. Recently, I’ve been looking at the conflicts within Egypt about Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood, and General al Sisi, and so far I see disaster and trouble occurring. Those who are stuck in between them, both religious and non-religious supporters, innocent citizens, and bystanders are also affected within the conflict. Whilst reading an article from skynews: http://news.sky.com/story/1151340/is-egypt-heading-towards-civil-war, I saw something that truly horrified me, it mentions that after the Pro-Morsi protest where a massacre of hundreds had occurred, most Islamists now believes that there is no other way to settle this, and that what is to be expected will be rifles within sight. That is a frightening thought; it almost makes me believe that World Peace really is nothing more but a figment of our imaginations.

Is this really how the world is? Conflicts, fights, wars, are these what’s in store for the future?  Will there be no end to these? Why can’t we all make amends and just resolve all problems via verbal communication? I know it’s too much to ask, but maybe if we start with something as small as that, we could reach later on for something bigger.