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