CAATSA

WHAT IS IT?

• The Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, CAATSA is a United States federal law that imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia.

WHY IN NEWS?

• CAATSA has provisions for secondary sanctions on countries who are found to be dealing with the Russian defense and intelligence sectors.
• US sanctions against might impact Russian military supplies to India, especially the deal to buy aircrafts like Su030 MKI and MIG 29 UPG
• CAATSA is congressionally - mandated and the administration of United States President only has limited powers in terms of waivers.
• Hence Trump administration may find it difficult to grant India exemptions from CAATSA.

PRELIMS QUESTION:

Q. CAATSA is a term seen in international relations in the context of relations between:

1. India and Russia
2. Russia and USA
3. South Korea and North Korea
4. European Union and United Kingdom

Answer to Prelims question