By following fluctuations in the careers of other individuals in Major General Qassem Suleimani's network, we can assess his power in the Islamic Republic.

This is the Farsi translation of Ali Alfoneh's May 2011 Middle Eastern Outlook, "Ahmadinejad versus Khamenei: IRGC Wins, Civilians Lose."

A review of Brigadier General Gholamreza Baghbani's career trajectory solidifies a pattern of generational change in the IRGC QF in which former QF field operatives are pursing prominent political and advisory positions.

This is the Farsi translation of Ali Alfoneh's March 2011 Middle Eastern Outlook, "Iran's Secret Network: Major General Qassem Suleimani’s Inner Circle."

Whether Ahmadinejad is impeached or not, the latest conflict among the civilian leaders has made the IRGC the most important arbiter of power in the Islamic Republic.

On May 18, President Barack Obama imposed sanctions against Major General Qassem Suleimani. To counter Suleimani and the Quds Force, US strategists need to understand his history of overconfident behavior and military successes.

This is the Farsi translation of Ali Alfoneh's January 2011 Middle Eastern Outlook, "Brigadier General Qassem Suleimani: A Biography."

This is the Farsi translation of Ali Alfoneh's July 2011 Middle Eastern Outlook, "Iran's Most Dangerous General."