The 'hermit kingdom' expends over 20% of its GDP on its offensive capabilities, which it views as imperative for its survival.
Sprint is facing resistance in its bid for Clearwire, which it views as an important part of its turnaround strategy.
But executives at SeaWorld have pushed to reinstate its "waterworks" performances, which it views as the park's most thrilling and best loved shows, contending that safety protocols were sufficient to keep trainers safe.
China has long-running territorial disputes with Vietnam, the Philippines and Japan, and has also positioned hundreds of missiles for a potential attack on Taiwan, which it views as part of its territory.
It also wants to limit its involvement in Gaza, which it views as a costly burden.
Russia also is looking for leverage to stop U.S.-backed plans to build missile defense systems in Eastern Europe, which it views as a threat to its military deterrence capabilities.
It spends an amount equivalent to only 3percentt of its sales on research and development, which it views as risky and inefficient compared with buying existing drugs.
It was not immediately clear which, if any of the Arab air forces sent their jets over the skies of northern Syria, but ahead of the strikes Riyadh had agreed to spearhead the assault on Isis, which it views as a mortal threat to its own borders.
Ultimately, its goal is to bring down Hamas, which it views as a terrorist organisation.
The dispute over the fact-finding plan shows the intensity of Israel's general distrust of international interference, which it views as a reward for Palestinian violence, and its particular distrust of the United Nations, which it views as hopelessly anti-Israeli.
The Fed also could expand its purchases of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities, which it views as a way to reduce borrowing costs without the same risk of increased inflation.
