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Thursday 2 July 2026
All of Sir Ronald's commentaries up to June 18, 2026 can be read in the "Commentaries" section of this website. The most recent one is entitled, "The Beacon of Freedom Seen Across Oceans: Reflections on 250 Years of American Independence".
Did the American Declaration of Independence change only the United States, or did it change the world?
As the United States marks 250 years of independence, I reflect on how the ideas proclaimed in Philadelphia in 1776 travelled far beyond America's shores, influencing constitutional government, independence movements, and the pursuit of freedom across continents, including the Caribbean.
My latest commentary explores why the Declaration remains one of history's most influential political documents, and why its enduring principles still matter today.
See the full text in the commentaries section of this website in English and Spanish.