Reagan's nuclear policy under his first and second terms showed a mix of continuity and change, marked by arms limitation talks, deployment of missiles, and the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) while eventually leading to a treaty with Gorbachev.
Reagan's nuclear policy displayed both continuity and change between his first and second terms. Initially, Reagan pursued arms limitation talks with the Soviet Union similar to his predecessors but faced a breakdown, leading to the deployment of Pershing II missiles and the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) in his second term.
This shift in strategy marked a change in Reagan's approach, intensifying tensions with the Soviet Union and sparking global protests against his aggressive nuclear policies. However, despite the escalation, Reagan ultimately negotiated a treaty with Mikhail Gorbachev to eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles, showcasing a balance of aggression and diplomacy.
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