what are some of the major economic and political problems in acquiring oil and natural gas from the Caspian Basin today?

Please read Andrianopoulos’s chapter and the Evers and Kaiser article on the economics and politics of Caspian oil, and watch the videos. In general terms, do you share the view of the importance of the Caspian Basin as well? Also, what are some of the major economic and political problems in acquiring oil and natural gas from the Caspian Basin today?
Source analysis: Any 2 sources; if you utilize the class reading sources the proper sourcing is provided for you below
All proper sourcing and in-text referencing prepared for you below.
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SOURCES
Andrianopoulos, A. (2004). The Economics and Politics of Caspian Oil. In S. Hunter (Ed.), Strategic Developments in Eurasia after 11 September (pp. 76-91). Routledge.
In-text reference: (Adrianopoulos, 2004).
Evers, H. D., & Kaiser, M. (2000). “Working Paper N. 328: To Continents, One Area: Eurasia,” retrieved from ERAU GOVT 325 Module 1.
In-text reference: (Evers & Kaiser, 2000).
The Economist (July 21, 2009). “Videographic: Sidestepping Russia’s gas monopoly,” retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaEQQyYkYY8&feature=youtu.be
In-text reference: (The Economist, 2009).
World Business (March 10, 2009). “World Business: Energy Security in the Pipeline 06/03/09,” retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcjhnU-6bLA&feature=youtu.be
In-text reference: (worldbusiness, 2009).