1. The article highlights many ways in which Lebanese people excel in the face of adversity. Manoug Manougian appears to have built fairly successful rockets wi

1. The article highlights many ways in which Lebanese people excel in the face of adversity. Manoug Manougian appears to have built fairly successful rockets with minimal funds and resources. 2. One need only read the daily news that comes from the region and specifically, Lebanon, to understand that the country is stifled by the ongoing conflicts in Syria and meddling from all sides: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, US, etc.. Regardless, Lebanon's banking sector remains strong. Property values continue to rise. Its people look beyond the current situation and invest for the future.