Unlike the two world wars, there were no physical battles between the major adversaries. It was, instead, an extended competition between the United States and the Soviet Union, along with their respective allies. In 1991, the Soviet Union split up into 15 countries, the largest of which is Russia.

Indeed, as LaFeber notes, the era of the Cold War was far from a peaceful time when seen in a broad perspective; it witnessed over 40 million human casualties across territories. The experience of bipolar politics certainly varied in intensity and in temporality across regions.

In the "Garfield" comic strip created by Jim Davis, Garfield, the fat and lazy cat, shares a household with Odie, the energetic and good-natured dog. They both belong to Jon Arbuckle, their owner. The relationship between Garfield and Odie can be described as a mix of companionship, tolerance, and occasional rivalry.

ARLENE is a Garfield's girlfriend who is always making jokes at Garfield. She is a slim, elegant, long-tailed, pink-furred cat with big red lips. Although she makes a lot of jokes, she is a sweet-natured loving cat.