CAATSA (Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act), 2017

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