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What is another word for Central Treaty Organization?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛntɹə͡l tɹˈiːti ˌɔːɡɐna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) was a military alliance signed between Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and UK in 1955. The name CENTO has been replaced over time by other synonyms that refer to the same alliance, including the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO) or the Baghdad Pact. The purpose of this alliance was to promote economic, political, and military cooperation among member states and to counterbalance the influence of the Soviet Union in the Middle East. Throughout the years, CENTO faced various political challenges, including the withdrawal of Iraq and the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which led to its eventual disbandment in 1979.
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    alliances, international organizations, intergovernmental organizations, Defense Organizations, Military alliances.

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