Question

over the course of his presidency, ronald reagan’s approach toward the soviet union became more belligerent. hesitant. dismissive. cooperative.

Explanation:

Ronald Reagan initially took a hardline stance against the Soviet Union, but as his presidency progressed (especially in his second term), he engaged in multiple summit meetings with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, signed arms control agreements like the INF Treaty, and shifted to a far more cooperative approach to de-escalate tensions.

Answer:

cooperative.