Guam's unique, powerful position in the Pacific

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Updated October 30, 2009 08:29:10

As we covered earlier in the week, Japan appears to be wavering on a commitment to pour billions of dollars into the long-anticipated relocation of thousands of American servicemen and their families from Okinawa to Guam. The United States Defence Secretary, Robert Gates, was in Tokyo about two weeks ago, attempting to force the issue.

But it appears that it may take a trip to Japan this month by US President Barack Obama for the matter to be better clarified. Sean Dorney brings us this extended report from Guam where preparations for the massive relocation, which is planned to begin within twelve months, are nonetheless steaming ahead.

Presenter: Sean Dorney, Australia Network's Pacific Correspondent
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