Robert David Hodgson (June 7, 1923 - December 4, 1979) was an American geographer and an internationally recognized expert on geographic aspects of the law of the sea and maritime boundaries.

[1][2] Dr. Hodgson believed that broader understanding of geographic principles would reduce international conflicts.

[3] He worked for the State Department as the Director of the Office of the Geographer in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.

In 1968, Robert D. Hodgson unilaterally extended the ceasefire line between Indian and Pakistan from NJ9842 to Karakoram Pass, after taking a cue from the US ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

Father to David, Laura, Susan, Peter, Mark, Amy, and Luke Hodgson.