​Each year, PDLI chooses approximately 30 Fellows (20 Yalies & 10 West Pointers) to join in a year-long exploration of seemingly insurmountable challenges. Fellows begin their journeys on campus, where they attend PDLI speaker events and conferences. Towards the end of each academic year, Fellows participate in the program's capstone - a ~10-day trip to the region where all they've been learning over the course of the year will be put to the test. Throughout the Fellowship, not only will Fellows learn about the history and culture of the region, but they will also learn to engage with the highest echelon of decision-makers in the political, business, academic, and military worlds. PDLI strives to achieve a discussion that is both respectful and truly open, which we consider necessary for confronting these complex issues. No question, regardless how controversial, is off-limits.