The outcome of President Reagan's policies in shaping the end of the Cold War was significant. Reagan's administration adopted a hard-line approach against the Soviet Union, emphasizing military buildup and strategic offensives, including the Strategic Defense Initiative. His willingness to engage in dialogue with Mikhail Gorbachev led to critical arms reduction agreements, such as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Reagan’s policies, combined with the internal pressures on the Soviet system, facilitated the eventual dissolution of the Soviet bloc, marking a pivotal shift in global politics and the end of decades of Cold War tensions.