What are the reforms of Gorbachev?

Gorbachev's internal reforms were matched by new approaches to Soviet foreign policy. Determined to end his country's nuclear rivalry with the United States, he pursued negotiations with U.S. President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004). read more

Gorbachev's Domestic Reforms Led to End of Soviet Union December 06, 2011 7:00 PM Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev gestures during his news conference ahead of the 20th anniversary of August 19, 1991, hardline coup that tried to oust him and precipitated the collapse of the Soviet Union, in Moscow, Russia, August 17, 2011. read more

Jokingly dubbed the"Sinatra Doctrine" by Gorbachev's Foreign Ministry spokesman Gennadi Gerasimov, this policy of non-intervention in the affairs of the other Warsaw Pact states proved to be the most momentous of Gorbachev's foreign policy reforms. read more