There’s been a lot of fuss about Taiwan lately. What is going on? It all boils down to the fact that Taiwan has been an independent country for the past 50 years in all but name, but mainland China still claims the island to be part of China.A lot of the fuss can be put down to inept United States diplomacy – seemingly promising unequivocal support and then seeking assistance of China in a number of areas, necessitating a compromise on Taiwan.RealistsThe US inconsistency is that old contest in U…
