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Executive Summary
Provide a brief summary of the main points of the report, including key findings and recommendations.

Introduction
Concise statement of the specific organized crime phenomenon being examined.

Context
Geopolitical, social, economic, and historical background relevant to the organized crime phenomenon.

Analysis of the Empirical Manifestations of the Problem
Detailed discussion of the organized crime activities, structures, extra-legal governance, space, and time dimensions.

Activities
Description of the main activities involved in the organized crime phenomenon.
Steps required to carry out these activities.
Specialist materials or knowledge required.
Structures
Identification of the individuals and groups involved.
Characteristics and organizational structure of the criminal entities.
Extra-Legal Governance
Mechanisms used by criminals to gain and strengthen power.
Methods of infiltrating and corrupting legitimate systems and structures.
Relationships between organized crime groups, businesses, governments, and society.
Space
Geographical areas where activities take place.
Characteristics of these areas and reasons for their selection.
Time
Timeline of the organized crime phenomenon.
Historical development and recent changes.
Causes of the Problem
Analysis of the main factors driving the existence of the organized crime phenomenon.

Implications
Discussion of the harms associated with the problem and the reasons it is a significant issue.

Who is affected and how?
Possible Countermeasures
Evaluation of current efforts by governments and international organizations to prevent, reduce, and respond to the phenomenon.

Challenges to prevention and prosecution.
Recommendations for additional measures.
Conclusion
Summarize the key findings and suggest next steps.

Bibliography
List of quality sources used in the report (academic literature, government reports/data, think tank reports, international organizations, quality news outlets).

Example Structure for a Specific Phenomenon
Title
The Role of the 'Ndrangheta in the Importation of Cocaine via Italian Ports

Executive Summary
This report examines the role of the 'Ndrangheta in the importation of cocaine through Italian ports. Key findings include the sophisticated organizational structure of the 'Ndrangheta, their infiltration into legitimate businesses and political systems, and the significant social and economic impacts on affected communities. Recommendations for countermeasures focus on enhanced international cooperation and targeted financial regulations.

Introduction
The 'Ndrangheta, a powerful Italian mafia organization, has established a dominant position in the importation of cocaine through Italian ports. This report provides an in-depth analysis of their activities, organizational structures, methods of gaining power, and the broader implications of their operations.

Context
The 'Ndrangheta operates primarily in the Calabria region of Italy but has extended its reach internationally. The organization benefits from Italy's strategic location in the Mediterranean and its extensive port infrastructure. Historical factors, including economic underdevelopment in Calabria and the longstanding presence of organized crime, have facilitated the rise of the 'Ndrangheta.

Analysis of the Empirical Manifestations of the Problem
Activities
The 'Ndrangheta's primary activity is the importation and distribution of cocaine. This involves coordinating with South American cartels, using legitimate shipping companies as cover, and employing advanced smuggling techniques.

Structures
The 'Ndrangheta is organized into family-based clans, each with specific roles in the cocaine supply chain. These clans maintain strict hierarchical structures and use violence and intimidation to enforce loyalty and control.

Extra-Legal Governance
The 'Ndrangheta gains power through corruption and infiltration of legitimate businesses and political systems. They establish relationships with port officials, law enforcement, and politicians to facilitate their operations and avoid detection.

Space
The primary areas of operation are the ports of Gioia Tauro and other major Italian ports. These locations are chosen for their strategic importance in international trade routes.

Time
The 'Ndrangheta's involvement in cocaine trafficking has evolved over the past few decades, becoming more sophisticated and expansive. Recent years have seen increased cooperation with international cartels and diversification of their criminal activities.

Causes of the Problem
The main drivers of the 'Ndrangheta's cocaine trafficking operations include high profitability, weak law enforcement in certain regions, and the demand for cocaine in European markets.

Implications
The 'Ndrangheta's activities have severe implications, including increased violence, economic destabilization, and corruption. The social fabric of affected communities is also damaged, with widespread fear and mistrust.

Possible Countermeasures
Current efforts include international cooperation between law enforcement agencies, stricter financial regulations to prevent money laundering, and targeted operations to dismantle the 'Ndrangheta's networks. Challenges include overcoming corruption and ensuring sustained political will.

Conclusion
The 'Ndrangheta's role in cocaine importation via Italian ports represents a significant organized crime threat. Addressing this issue requires comprehensive and coordinated efforts at local, national, and international levels.

Bibliography
List of sources used, formatted in APA style.