the situation in the tiliddle East. In the light of the continuing instability and sources of tension in the region, the Phitippines has been consistent in its policy to support the United Nations syslen of collective security' 3. The Philippines relcomes all positive develoPments which serve to enhance international securiEy and strengthen co-operation in the region, as embodied in the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Co-operaeion in Europe and Ehe Ooncluding Docurnnts of the Belgrade and ltadrid lleetings. 4. The Philippines continues to support any other positive initiative that might be Eaken in the United Nat,ions on the above subject-matBer, aimed at reducing tenslon and strengthening confidence in the economic' commercial, social and cultural fields as well as in Ehe area of regional security. ^/40/448Engl ish Page 10 POLAND lOr i9 inal : Eng I isb I [18 July 19851 1. The si.tuation in the llediterranean region continues to be tense due largely Eothe NATO nuclear arms build-up in the area and the escalation of the Dliddle Eastconflict as a result of the aggressive Israeli policy. This st,ate of affairsdirectly affects the security of States in the region and, indirectly, that of the European continent as a whole. It also has adverse impact on the co-operation ofthe Medit,erranean States themselves as well as thal of other European states withthe States of Ehe region.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, highlighting the tensions and instability in the region, and the Philippines' policy of supporting the United Nations' collective security system. It also mentions the impact of the situation on regional security, economic, commercial, social, and cultural fields. The text does not mention specific economic development projects, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the political and security implications of the situation.

**Category**
International relations, Security