To contain the expansion of Communism, promote Democracy, To strengthen and aide anti-communist elements and Military objectives. They were to train, equip, and support anti-communist elements
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), established in 1954, aimed to promote collective defense and counter the spread of communism in Southeast Asia during the Cold War. Its objectives included fostering regional cooperation, providing military assistance to member nations, and enhancing political and economic stability in the region. SEATO sought to deter aggression through mutual defense agreements, although it struggled with cohesion and relevance, ultimately leading to its dissolution in 1977.
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Cuba and Southeast Asia have been sources of a large number of political refugees in recent years
The Caombodian Emperor of Angkor was the most powerful political force in Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 13th century, or 900-1300. =) The Caombodian Emperor of Angkor was the most powerful political force in Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 13th century, or 900-1300. =)
Parts of Southeast Asia have a Communist government. Parts have a democratic government. Some have a constitutional monarchy.
Asean political adviser for Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Political systems in East and Southeast Asia exhibit both similarities and differences. Both regions feature a mix of authoritarian regimes and democratic governments, with countries like China and Vietnam in East Asia maintaining strict one-party systems, while nations like Indonesia and the Philippines in Southeast Asia embrace more democratic frameworks. However, Southeast Asia tends to have a greater diversity of political systems and a more pronounced presence of civil society movements compared to the more centralized and controlled political structures in East Asia. Additionally, historical influences, such as colonialism in Southeast Asia, have shaped different governance styles and political dynamics in each region.
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Before the war started japan had only enough oil for 1-2 year(s) in the mist of this crisis the Japaneses government saw war as the only way to acquire the resources it desperately needed this is the political goal. The military goal was to create a fortress around Southeast Asia conceived out of some jealous and the belief that Japan was destined to control Southeast Asia.
They used military force.
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Josef Silverstein has written: 'The Political Legacy of Aung San (Southeast Asia Program Series) (Southeast Asia Program Series, No 11)' 'Southeast Asia in World War II' 'Burma' -- subject(s): Politics and government