However, the new dynamics of Egyptian politics are not that simple.
Kefaya came of age in 2005, a year which saw two events of great significance in Egyptian politics.
Actually, the three main groups that are renewing their requests for a party license this year reflect a certain peculiarity of Egyptian politics.
Generally considered an outsider in Egyptian politics, Maher had a distinguished career as a diplomat.
The British soon had an unassailable grip on Egyptian politics and commerce.
On the other hand, opening up the presidential race to competition could inject some much needed energy in Egyptian politics, analysts noted.
Increasingly, Egyptian politics feels like a three-way tug of war.
It had always been the head of state who controlled Egyptian politics, rather than the head of government.
The group is technically banned and has occupied a nether world in Egyptian politics for years.
I had taken no interest in Egyptian politics, but this struck me as a novel view.