Report Driver Network
In the National Interest
21 March 2026 · Prepared for Mallesons
Report Modules
  • 01 Research Brief
  • 02 Actor Network
  • 03 Strategic Landscape
  • 04 Driver Network
  • 05 System Dynamics
  • 06 Scenario Analysis
  • 07 Scenario Planning
Landscape
Systems
DragonflyThinking
Confidential Client Briefing
In the National Interest
21 March 2026
Prepared for: Mallesons
Report Modules
  • 01 Research Brief
  • 02 Actor Network
  • 03 Strategic Landscape
  • 04 Driver Network
  • 05 System Dynamics
  • 06 Scenario Analysis
  • 07 Scenario Planning
Report Index / Module 04 — Driver Network
← Strategic Landscape System Dynamics →
1. Security → Regulation → Competitiveness Ratchet
US-China Competition → Security Expansion → Regulatory Burden → FDI Tightening
2. Crisis → Minerals → Investment Paradox
Geopolitical Shock → Minerals Urgency → FDI Screening → Compliance Costs
3. Tech Sovereignty → Alliance Lock-In
Technology Bans → Alliance Obligations → Security Expansion → Regulatory Burden
4. Shock → National Interest Expansion Loop
Geopolitical Shock → National Interest Expands → Security Architecture → Regulation Accumulates