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
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Report Index
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Module 04 — Driver Network
All Drivers
Political
Economic
Legal
Technological
HIGH Risk Only
←
Strategic Landscape
System Dynamics
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Show Cascade Chains
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