What does the cryptic crossword clue "Subject matter in article on Middle East (5)" mean?

The definition is "Subject". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (abbreviation="article") + M (abbreviation="Middle") + E (abbreviation="East") = THEME; definition: "Subject" The answer is THEME.

Subject matter in article on Middle East (5)

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