Did anyone gain anything from the cold war?

Yes, some nations and political entities gained strategically and economically from the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union expanded their spheres of influence, leading to the establishment of military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Additionally, various countries received military and economic aid from superpowers, which helped them develop their own infrastructures or bolster their military capabilities. However, these gains often came at the cost of global tensions and conflicts.