I show big stories that weave international criminal intrigue, exploring the vagaries of human nature under duress and the unpredictable outcome that often follows. These behaviors are not in a vacuum but are often culturally symbolic, straddling the nature/nurture divide. I craft gripping narratives centered on international criminI show big stories that weave international criminal intrigue, exploring the vagaries of human nature under duress and the unpredictable outcome that often follows. These behaviors are not in a vacuum but are often culturally symbolic, straddling the nature/nurture divide.