Former Asian org.

• ''From ___ shining ...''
• Alliance until 1977
• 1954-1977 defense gp
• '54 defense pact
• Intl. org. dismantled in 1977
• Cousin of NATO
• Former Pacific counterpart of NATO
• Former intl. pact
• Defense group that was HQed in Bangkok

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1954, acronym for Southeast Asia Treaty Organization .