His deputy, Jim Steinberg, chairs the meetings of the next tier of officials, who are primarily responsible for executing foreign-policy decisions.

ECONOMIST: Foreign policy

The Deputy Committee is charged with executing the National Ocean Policy objectives and includes 25 senior-level officials from Federal agencies, departments, and White House Offices identified in the Final Recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force.

WHITEHOUSE: Deputies Building on Great Momentum for Our Oceans

Featured participants will include past and present top policy-makers responsible for formulating and executing the strategic defense program.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Freedom Flame 2013