Kirkuk is in turmoil. In Syria's Deir ez-Zor, Arabs have risen against the PKK terrorist organization. Protests against Assad have taken place in Syria. We are facing a complex equation in the region with many unknowns. However, it's possible to piece together parts of the puzzle. Let's begin. Background 1: Türkiye, the United States, and Iran have revealed their regional calculations and played their cards. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's historic visit to Iraq should be seen in this context. Ankara