Japan Hosts 30 NATO Envoys Amid US Alliance Fears

Japan will host 30 ambassadors from NATO member states this month. The visit signals a major step in cooperation between Tokyo and the transatlantic security alliance. The envoys are scheduled to hold talks in Tokyo. Key topics will include China's growing influence in the region and Russia's war in Ukraine. Discussions will also cover a more unstable global security environment. The large size of the NATO delegation highlights the importance of the meeting. It comes as many U.S. allies express concern over Washington's reliability as a security partner. This follows statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump that have rattled partner nations. Japanese public broadcaster NHK first reported the planned visit. NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance formed after World War II. Its core principle is collective defense, meaning an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.