The Aurora Review

The Crossroads of Politics and Literature

Welcome to The Aurora Review — a student-led publication exploring the dialogue between diplomacy, culture, and art. From the politics of modern Europe to the echoes of its literary past, we illuminate the intersections of history, language, and global affairs.


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Why the Novel Still Explains Europe Better Than Political Theory

Europe is often explained through treaties, summits, and policy language—but those tools rarely capture how Europe actually feels. While political theory tries to impose order, novels reveal the continent’s contradictions, moral anxieties, and lived realities. European fiction exposes the inner tensions that institutions can manage but never fully explain.

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Founded in 2025, The Aurora Review seeks to inspire reflection, debate, and curiosity among readers of every background.