Naples, in southern Italy, exists within a set of overlapping crises. Social, economic and political fractures have layered over time, turning emergencies into a permanent condition. Youth unemployment exceeds 40 percent, and school dropout rates remain among the highest in the country. In several neighborhoods, the absence of institutions has enabled parallel systems: drug trafficking becomes an accessible economy, while the Camorra exerts a pervasive influence. Cycles of violence continue to shape everyday life across the city, normalizing instability across generations.
