FAQ About Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika contributed to the end of the Cold War by promoting openness and reform not only within the Soviet Union but also in its relations with other countries. He engaged in diplomatic efforts with Western leaders, including Ronald Reagan, to reduce nuclear arms and improve relations, leading to significant treaties like the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 1987. These efforts helped diminish the ideological divide between East and West.