FAKTOR PENDORONG AMERIKA SERIKAT MENGELUARKAN KEBIJAKAN COUNTERING AMERICA’S ADVERSARIES THROUGH SANCTIONS ACT (CAATSA) TERHADAP IRAN
Abstract
As a superpower, the United States' foreign policy often has a broad global impact. In the Middle East region, the United States shows its strategic interests, especially towards countries that are considered as enemies, such as Iran. In facing these challenges, the US often uses sanctions as the main instrument of its foreign policy, one of which is through the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) policy. This research aims to analyze the driving factors of the United States issuing the CAATSA policy against Iran. This research uses the neoclassical realism approach, the concept of foreign policy, and the concept of international sanctions, with an explanatory qualitative research method. The results showed that the CAATSA policy towards Iran was influenced by a combination of international pressure and domestic considerations. At the international level, this policy is a form of response to concerns over Iran's role that is considered to disrupt regional stability, especially regarding its nuclear program and military activities. Domestically, the decision was also influenced by domestic political pressures, such as economic interests, encouragement from Congress, certain lobby groups, and the government's strategy in strengthening its image as a country that is assertive towards countries considered as enemies.
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