Choose one country/region and one particular crime issue that is relevant for that country/region(e.g., drug trafficking in Venezuela, human trafficking in Thailand, genocide in Congo, wildlife trafficking in Central Africa, etc). Then, seek to analyzethis issue by using a specific criminological theory (or theories), addressing: why the crime is relevant for the particular country/region (context), why it has occurred in the first place (causal factors), and why it has increased/decreased over the recent years (change and statistics). Refer to criminological/critical theoriesto explain the causes of the crime and the crime trends. Then, in the discussion, addressthe key strengths and weaknessesof the theory you selected (limitations of the theory).The paper should be approximately 2,500 words (around8 double spaced pages), excluding references and title page. You must use academic/scholarlysources to support your argument(s).Basic elements of the paper (this is not a rigid structure that you must follow, so feel free to adjust according to the topic you select):oIntroduction to your topic: what you will study and why“it matters”.oNature, trends, and definition of the selectedinternational/transnationalcrimeissue: This will likelyinvolve tracking scholarly sources, newspaper stories, statistics from governmental and non-governmental sources, etc. Define the crime, explain the trends (increases/decreases in recent years), and why this crime is relevantfor criminologists, the country/regionyou selected, and the international community as a whole. oTheoretical explanation(s): Briefly summarize the theory (or theories) youhave chosen and then apply it to the crime you have selected in order to explain why itoccurs. This will also likelyinvolve gatheringinformation from a variety of sources including scholarly articles and studies, books, and international agency reports. Provide concrete examples to explain how the theory helps explain/understandthe crime.oDiscussion: Discuss both the strengths and the weaknesses of the theory you selected. How well does the theory explain the crime (provide examples)? What are some limitations and weaknesses?oConclusionoReferences/Bibliography (APA style