text: of the item entitled: "The situation in the Middle East: "(a) Letter dated 29 December 1968 from the Per­ manent Representative of Lebanon addressed 81 Ibid. 38 Ibid., Supplement for October, Novembe1' and December 1968. 
analysis: The text appears to be a reference to a diplomatic communication, specifically a letter from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon, which suggests that it is related to international relations and politics. The mention of a specific date (29 December 1968) and the use of diplomatic terminology (Permanent Representative) further support this hypothesis.