The ideals of the Declaration of Independence continue to challenge nations like the US and India. However, rising inequality, resurgent authoritarianism, and new forms of domination make upholding these ideals increasingly difficult.

<p>The Declaration of Independence continues to challenge countries, including the US and India, to measure themselves against the ideals they profess. But in a century marked by rising inequality, an authoritarian resurgence, and the emergence of new forms of domination, measuring up will become only more difficult.</p>