The Quds Force: Iran’s Warriors Without Borders
What are the origins of the Quds Force and what role does warfare by proxy play in the strategic thinking and military doctrine of the Islamic Republic of Iran? And how is the new leadership of the Quds Force likely to challenge the United States? The Quds Force: Iran’s Warriors Without Borders series uses Persian language open sources to analyze how the Quds Force has evolved over the decades.
What Iran’s Military Journals Reveal About the Goals of the Quds Force
A pilot survey of the complete series of two journals published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Imam Hussein University provides valuable information about the internal deliberations of the Quds Force.
Jan 3, 2020
Who is the New Chief Commander of Iran’s Quds Force?
Under the leadership of Brigadier General Ismail Qaani, there is likely to be greater continuity than change in the Quds Force.
The War in Syria is Transforming the IRGC into an Expeditionary Force
The metamorphosis of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into an expeditionary force as a result of the Syrian war bodes ill for the United States and its allies in the Middle East, who will likely encounter a more confrontational Islamic Republic in the future.
Limited Iranian Losses in Iraq Do Not Indicate Lesser Strategic Interest
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps only suffered 43 losses during the fight against ISIL in Iraq. But this is not a sign that Tehran lacks an interest in Iraqi affairs.
The Heavy Price of Lebanese Hezbollah’s Military Engagement in Syria
Hezbollah has paid a heavy price to secure the survival of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, which also secures Hezbollah’s overland lifeline to Tehran.
May 29, 2020
The Quds Force After Suleimani
Under its new leadership, the Quds Force is no longer a popular mobilization force but commands a multinational Shia army and remains the dominant force within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
