The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), widely considered a proxy for Myanmar’s military regime, has postponed a crucial party congress. This delay stems from a significant leadership dispute within the party itself. The power struggle coincides with efforts by junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to consolidate his control over the USDP and, by extension, the country’s political landscape. Sources indicate friction between factions vying for influence within the party. The postponement suggests instability within the regime’s political arm and challenges its attempts to project an image of order. This internal conflict further complicates the already dire political situation in Myanmar following the 2021 coup. The USDP’s congress was expected to reaffirm the party’s direction and leadership, but that has now been put on hold.