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 opaque cover misdirection covert mystery skulduggery subterfuge ingenuity puppetry stealthy shadowy treachery machination maneuver collusion shuffle decision deception shady persuasion trickery subversion authority coercion affair backroom secret intrigue deftness connive leadership dexterity puppetmaster shadow corruption tactic conspiracy government camouflage