India: Hoyer supports civilian nuclear cooperation with India.[27]
Iraq: Hoyer initially supported the Iraq War and was even recognized by the DLC for his vocal leadership on this issue. After the war became publicly unpopular, Hoyer said he favored a
"responsible redeployment".[28] However, he has repeatedly supported legislation to continue funding for the war without deadlines for troop withdrawal, most recently in return for increased funding of domestic projects.[29]
Israel: Hoyer is a supporter of Israel, and has often been allied with American Israel Public Affairs Committee. In September 2007, he criticized Rep. Jim Moran for suggesting that AIPAC "has pushed (the Iraq) war from the beginning", calling the comment
"factually inaccurate".[30]
Iran: Hoyer has stated that a nuclear Iran is
"unacceptable" and that the use of force remains an option.[31]
Human Rights: Hoyer is a former chairman of the Commission on
Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Syria: Hoyer supports former President Obama's call for authorizing
limited but decisive military action in response to the Assad regime's alleged use of chemical weapons.