SEATO

American

[see-toh] / ˈsi toʊ /

noun

an organization formed in Manila (1954), comprising Australia, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States, for collective defense against aggression in southeastern Asia and the southwestern Pacific: abolished in 1977.

Etymology

Origin of SEATO

S(outh)e(ast) A(sia) T(reaty) O(rganization)

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Nostalgic Thais recall the glorious days when Siam's elephant corps was its dreaded force de frappe.*As a member of SEATO, Thailand nowadays sets more store by its U.S.-supplied M-24 tanks.

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His nation remains a partner of both Britain and the U.S. in SEATO.

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"SEATO must convince us that we will really be defended," said Laos' Premier Katay Sasorith.

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To the nations of SEATO, meeting in Manila next week, what happens in Indonesia is of vital importance.

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Thailand, a land of green canals, gilded pagodas and 20-ft.-high poinsettias, is headquarters for SEATO.

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