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3. Subject, in his political outlook, is left of center, with history of revolutionary activity in Cuba from 1961 until his return to Mexico in 1964. Subject has insisted to Rowton that, because of his (existentialist) philosophy, ho has never permitted himself to join any organization, including the communist party, although he has given moral and material suport to wootonowy movement both in Quin and tiny Mexico. Subject has confessed his disillusionment wish many of the revolutionary leaders in Cuba and with all of the lexican leaders, remarking that sooner or later "the read" revolution will come to Lexico to eliminate the cor- ruption and injustice that provoils throu, hout the country. Subiect, howeve feels that in the meantime he must live under a more practical philosophy of daily iffe and is willing is make the necessary compromises to assist Rowton in his busines affairs. Subject has shown no reluctance to exploit his friends, and even his wife, to be of specific service to Rowtch, and has, on numerous occasions, volunteered to do so with Rowton's approval. This appears to Roston to be a reflection of the existentialist conviction that his philosophy gives him freedom to choose without dependency, obligation or justification.4. Rowton is aware that Subject is currently undergoing a decisive climacteric, the future direction of which is not as yet certain. Rowton has succesied in making Subject compromise a great deal with his past idcale particularly concerning deep involvement with other people and acceptance of financial support for purely business transactions, and for this reason has hesitated to uncover for Subject any of the mystery surrounding his own life and activives. subject aisilkes "horthamericans" and considers life in the U.S., with which he is not familiar from experience, 65 corrupt and decadent. Rowton feels that he can eventually break down Subject's prejudice, if this proves to be necessar^na worthwhile, but it would be fatal at this time for Rowton to reveal his ______ and ______ collections..   Subject is, in his own words, completely confident of Rowton's good will toward him and is, at least for the moment, totally dependent upon him for guidance as well as financial support. Any attempt at direct recruitment at this point would, in Rowton's opinion be counterproductive.   In his various contacts with the Cubans thus far, particularly his current visit to Havana on what appears to be an IS briefing, Subject can in all respects act naturally, without the feeling that he is concealing anything from his Cuban friends, simply because he is unwitting of Rowton's true affiliations and intentions. If he were witting, he would appear to all concerned to be suffering from a severe psychological crisis, and cerusinly would not be in a good position to produce useful information or inspire confidence. Subjecu is under some strain as a result of his current relationship with Rowton in his capacity as an international bourgeois busi- Lessman, a fact attested to by his wife to Rewten on 7 November when she expressed concerns over Subject's recent moodiness and lack of interest in painting. Subject has also become involved in a love affair with one of his rich art students, a Mexican woman who is known to visit Subject at the safehouse.5. In summation Rowton feels that Subject is excellent potential agent material, both because of his background and experience as well as his direct access to targets of interest. The problems inherent in his philosophical and psycholomical make-up will continue to be taken into conside- ration. in developing Subject's full potential. The obvious disadvantages of Subject's unwitting status vis-a-vis [...] can be overcome by careful dandling of Subject and increased controllover him in the future.