The career of Iraj Masjedi, including his service at Base Ramezan and his promotion to senior adviser to Qassem Suleimani, highlights a cycle of generational change within the IRGC QF, and offers an indication of where to find Iran's future Quds Force leaders.

Should Qassem Suleimani pursue politics, he may be replaced by his deputy, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, who is believed to be directing the IRGC QF’s activities in Afghanistan.

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

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.

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.

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

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 March 2011 Middle Eastern Outlook, "Iran's Secret Network: Major General Qassem Suleimani’s Inner Circle."