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CAATSA
(Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act), 2017 – A Comprehensive Note
1. Introduction
The Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in August 2017 to impose sanctions on countries and entities engaging with America’s strategic adversaries—primarily Russia, Iran, and North Korea. It represents a shift towards legislatively mandated sanctions, limiting the discretion of the U.S. President in foreign policy.
2. Background and Rationale
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Comprehensive overview of CAATSA 2017, U.S. sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea, India's S-400 deal, and Chabahar Port exemptions explained.
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