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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.


Recent Essays

Why Europe’s Cultural Institutions Matter More During Crisis

In moments of crisis, Europe’s cultural institutions do more than preserve art — they preserve meaning. As political systems strain under pressure, museums, universities, and literary traditions become spaces where memory, identity, and moral responsibility are negotiated. Their role grows not in stability, but when certainty begins to fracture.

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How the EU Is Redefining Sovereignty in the 21st Century

Sovereignty used to be simple—national governments called the shots, end of story. Now, it’s a different game. The European Union changed everything. Countries pool their power, working together when they need to tackle big stuff like financial crises, outbreaks, or even conflicts. So, sovereignty isn’t disappearing. It’s just spread out, divided between Brussels and the countries themselves. That kind of shift really messes with the old rules about who gets to lead.

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