Will more NATO support increase tensions in Asia?
By DW
04 February 2023 |
2:07 pm
A visit to South Korea and Japan by the head of NATO this week highlights the alliance's strategic priority to push back against China and North Korea, while addressing the global impact of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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