I believe there is a cabal of hidden figures who seek to control as much of the world as possible. To what extent they control the world is probably the more important question.
A question to which we may never know the answer. I don't think that those hidden figures even know all of the actors who control the world., especially the one's who think they do. For those who think they do, consider the following. There are millions over whom you exert your influence and control and you probably realize that many of them think they're in control. Meanwhile, you know that they don't really control their lives or their futures. Now, imagine that you believe you're in control of your life and future... Maybe you are or maybe you think you are. If those you consider beneath you think they're in control maybe you are under the same illusion about those who may be pulling your strings.
To the more important point of this point however. Let's say the is a cohort that has been manipulating the world. Could there be a point at which those self-perceived Gods push the narrative a little too far? Could there be a limit to their power, influence and money? Could the fact that there are several nuclear powers that could destroy the world several times over mean that the possibility of mutually assured destruction is increased dramatically? If so, shouldn't there be more precautions taken to maintain peaceful relationships between nuclear superpowers. And, if the world's leaders should be pushing for greater peace on Earth, why would those hidden figures allow world leaders to push for World War III? If I were one of those hidden figures controlling everything manmade, I wouldn't allow Biden and the Democrats and other Western leaders push for war with Russia, China, Iran? It's almost as if they've lost control trying to maintain control.
In 2018, I wrote a book highlighting the problems Humanity would face if more power, wealth, and control was funneled to a small group of elite individuals, groups, or organizations. In my book, I provided solutions (from myself and others) to the inevitable problems and also a means for the Public to analyze, compare, and contrast the words and deeds of those we choose to follow against reality. In my book Solutions: Enough complaining. Let's fix America.
In "Solutions...", I provide the means for readers to disseminate information as provided by their news sources of choice, their elected officials, and any other authority they choose to follow. The book also offers a means to hold their leaders up, not just to a higher standard than is currently accepted but to one that would improve their lives and the lives of those for whom they care.