I, too, have difficulties imagining such a long conflict between the two power blocks. Essentially, it would have to come down to a frozen conflict like today's war in Ukraine. The problem with that is that these conflicts need three things: 1) external pressure by a superior power against a local, yet smaller, power, 2) neglect or a "don't care attitude" by those backing the smaller party and 3) the determination of the more powerful party to keep the conflict going.
In the end, all conflicts are fought over something. Participating parties have something to gain from not ending a conflict. What's the gain for NATO and WARPAC members in that scenario?
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