National Defense University, Department of Defense, October 2005 

“Erik Peterson’s presentation was spectacular and was received in a most positive manner by the group. The substance of the issues, the complexity of the individual components and the quality of the analysis on the meaning of each of these factors for our collective future shone through and resonated with this audience. He is a credit to CSIS and an outstanding national asset.”

Dr. Judith Babbitts, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, December 2005 

“The formal evaluation of the seminar rated your presentation higher than any other event. The written comments expressed the [Hubert H. Humphrey] Fellows’ awe at both your breadth of knowledge and your impressive presentation skills.”

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, December 2005 

“Fantastic! I had comments throughout our visit from board members and associate members that it was the best presentation that the Leadership Council has had. Also, Erik was great to work with. He was just perfect for our association’s Leadership Council.”

Syracuse University National Security Studies Leadership Course, September 2005

“You have enlightened our participants by scanning the world into the future, and they were thoroughly engaged by the dynamic dialogue you put before them.”

Rena Pederson, Editor of the Dallas Morning News, June 2002 

“If the ‘Seven Revolutions’ does its job, and gets more people thinking about tomorrow, solutions may well be developed to forestall the worst-case scenarios. It would be one of the few times that it would be a relief to be proved wrong.