Southeast Asia Treaty Organization

Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation
1954–1977
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Headquarters	Bangkok
History
• Established	8 September 1954
• Dissolution	30 June 1977

The Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) was an imperialist military organisation between the US, UK, France, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, and Thailand. The purpose of the organisation was to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.

See also

• AUKUS
• NATO
• CENTO
• Quad