IRGC becomes more powerful in Iran: What is the real game plan between the hopes of holding on to power, crisis management and peace?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the changing equations in West Asia (Middle East), Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is once again at the center of global discussion. According to recent analyses, the IRGC’s dominance over both Iran’s internal politics and military power has reached unprecedented levels. It would be wrong to call it merely a military unit; Now it has become the biggest pillar of Iran’s economy, diplomacy and ‘state power’. But the question is whether this growing stature of IRGC is a threat to global peace or a new path to stability?1. Centralization of power: IRGC is now a ‘super power’ Within Iran, the IRGC has consolidated its power to such an extent that important decisions of the country now revolve around this organization: Economic Empire: The IRGC controls large parts of Iran’s infrastructure, energy sector and manufacturing industries. The organization runs a parallel economy that helps keep the country afloat despite Western sanctions. Political interference: The presence of former IRGC officials in Iran’s parliament and administrative positions has made it an ‘invisible government’.2. Role in Crisis ManagementThe IRGC plays the role of ‘troubleshooter’ whenever Iran faces internal rebellion or external threats:Domestic stability: The IRGC has demonstrated its hard power in suppressing hijab protests and internal dissent.Proxy Warfare: Its deep ties with groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza make it a key role in the Middle East’s crisis management (or Expansion).3. Peace Prospects and Global ConcernsThe growing clout of the IRGC has made the path to peace more difficult for world powers, especially the US and Israel:Nuclear Programme: The IRGC is the primary custodian of the security of Iran’s nuclear and missile programme. The organization’s radical stance is considered a major obstacle to the restoration of the nuclear deal (JCPOA). Hope for peace: Some analysts believe that if the IRGC adopts a more pragmatic stance diplomatically in the future, a stable leadership can be found in Iran. However, given the current aggression, this seems unlikely.