Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web97-949 FEconomic Sanctions to AchieveU.S. Foreign Policy Goals:Discussion and Guide to Current LawUpdated November 1, 1999Dianne E. RennackAnalyst in Foreign Policy LegislationForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionRobert D. ShueySpecialist in U.S. Foreign Policy and National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division