a politicians silhouette behind a curtain pulling strings illustrating the hidden manipulation in political arenas

politician silhouette curtain pull illustrate hide manipulation political arena influence secret tactic government ingenuity decision leadership shuffle collusion covert shadowy affair persuasion maneuver deftness opaque puppetry dexterity authority trickery coercion shady camouflage intrigue deception cover skulduggery treachery stealthy puppetmaster connive machination corruption shadow subterfuge conspiracy backroom subversion mystery misdirection