According to World Public Opinion.org, recent surveys by the Pew Global Attitudes Project and Terror Free Tomorrow show that Muslims from across the world increasingly are rejecting suicide bombings and other forms of violence against civilians. The WPO analysis says that the Pew group found strong opposition to terrorism in seven out of 10 countries, while the TFT survey indicated even higher numbers in Indonesia and Pakistan reject all attacks on civilians.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.