Which direction are the Arab uprisings heading?

The three Arab countries are heading towards more turmoil because the escalation of events has led Libya in a war with NATO. The possible scenario is a choice between Gaddafi giving up power or a possibility of prolonged war. He is obsessed by the perception that the Libyan people worship him and that the entire world is supporting him, whereas the reality is quite the opposite.
In Syria, promises for an open national dialogue are made, but no compromises and this is where the crises start to escalate. However, the crises not militarily internationalized it has politically through imposing sanctions on officials and their financials. Calls to investigate crimes against humanity comes as confirmation that regime cannot resolve confrontation by military means. No one can predict a defeat of a peaceful people who face a bloody encounter. The decisive element is patience and support of people. Results will not come without sacrifices, as long as no compromise is reached and both sides is willing to go as far as it takes.
Great efforts by the GCC are taking place in Yemen in the status quo while the answer swinging between the president and the opposition both counting on their popular support beside the pressure by the people. Both parties need to reach an agreed upon solution to avoid civil war, a scenario both sides are considering
Dialogue did not and will not resolve the problem in these three countries as the alternative for these governments is uncertain. While channels are open between GCC and Yemen, it is not with Syria and Libya. This is due to the pre-uprising differences resulting either from a Syrian regional alliance to put pressure on different Arab countries or due to a Libyan government with unclear political ideology.
Friendship and hostilities are dependent on Gaddafi's mood, while he handles issues according to his instinct rather than his wisdom. It is difficult to deal with such moody person. Taking military action against him is a tempting task especially for the European countries and America, while it is a more complicated situation with Syria as it is crossing borders with Lebanon, Hamas and Iran. In other words, Syria has a wider front and if engaged in any war, even if Israel is to take part, it could lead to a wider regional war. For this reason, Syria is immune against any international military intervention.
The absence of Egypt's role, which is going through restructuring, prevents it from taking any leading role. This leaves us with Turkey and Iran in the scene with both countries having perceptions and fears over the fogy unknown policies of the long days ahead.