Cognition is Omni present. It constitutes a capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Cognitive functions hold the key to many premises of strategic thinking from memory, and problem solving to creativity, visioning and control. How does this relationship look like? A what could be the outcome? This will be the core of the following article. The article starts with a definition of the concepts of cognition and strategic thinking. This is followed by an analysis of relationship between cognitive functions and modes of strategic behavior. Cognitive functions are viewed as a whole or as individual functions. Strategic thinking is viewed in terms of contemporary premises and forces. The outcome is projected as states of strategic behavior. The article relies on current work on cognition as well as new strategic thinking.