Indirect conflict between the superpowers continued through this period of détente in the Third World, particularly during political crises in the Middle East, Chile, Ethiopia, and Angola.
Selama periode détente ini, konflik tak langsung antara kedua negara adidaya masih terus terjadi di Dunia Ketiga, khususnya dalam krisis politik di Timur Tengah, Chili, Ethiopia, dan Angola.