According to Humanist thinkers, political decisions should be based on

rational thought.

Explanation:

According to Humanist thinkers, political decisions should be based on rational thought.  It is because rational thought is based on the facts and with the help of these facts conclusion should be drawn. In politics, political decision should be taken by taking opinions of the members of the party. All the opinions should be considered by reviewing the facts and that opinion is selected for application on which maximum members of the party is agreed.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.