The Cold War's struggle extended into the developing nations, where the primary goal was less about promoting economic models and more about addressing deeper existential needs. This battle sought to offer meaning and purpose, filling a perceived spiritual emptiness. It highlights how ideological frameworks, rather than just economic advantages, played a critical role in attracting adherents.

Communism, in particular, gained traction not solely due to its materialistic promises but through the compelling ideological allure of Marxism. This suggests that the ideological and spiritual dimensions of the conflict were just as vital, if not more so, than economic competition in shaping the allegiances of nations during the Cold War.