This work discusses the connotations of related concepts and the evolution process in the field of strategic intelligence warning and prediction. In consideration of national and military conditions， a brand new definition of strategic intelligence warning and prediction is proposed. Specific to the requirements and characteristics， a basic process and intelligent methodology of strategic intelligence warning and prediction activity are proposed. This work summarizes the core ideas of different intelligent methods， introduces the main available technologies and models， which are useful in guiding and providing reference to strategic intelligence researchers in terms of tool selection and approaches formulation. Cognitive driven methods have distinct advantages in interpretability and interactivity， while data driven methods are suitable for large-scale processing. Toachieve optimal performance in strategic intelligence warning and prediction targets， the two methodologies should be used in combination. These intelligent methods need to be improved to solve the key problems of man-machine cognitive difference， multi-granularity knowledge fusing， hidden clue recognition and evidence confirming， to improve the comprehensive， accuracy and reliability.