What does the acronym CENTO stand for?

The Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), formed in 1955, was a defense alliance involving Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Iraq, and the UK to counter Soviet influence during the Cold War. Studying this highlights its role in regional security, the challenges of maintaining alliances, and its impact on Cold War geopolitics. For Pakistan, this provides lessons on leveraging historical alliances to inform current strategic partnerships, such as CPEC, to enhance regional stability and economic growth.