Robert J. Shibley is an American conservative activist and the executive director of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating leftist ideologies, promoting conservative principles, and countering radical Islamism. In his role, Shibley oversees operations, including the management of FrontPage Magazine, the Center's online publication, and various advocacy initiatives focused on national security and cultural preservation. He has been a key figure in the organization's efforts to expose what it describes as threats from political Islam and progressive extremism, often collaborating with prominent conservative media outlets and think tanks, positioning him as an ally in conservative media circles. Prior to joining the Freedom Center, Shibley worked as a litigator in the legal field, leveraging his professional background to support the organization's legal and advocacy strategies. He maintains alliances within conservative networks, including private ties to the American Freedom Defense Initiative, a group known for its anti-jihad campaigns and controversial advertising efforts. His involvement in counter-jihad activism has sparked controversies, with critics accusing him and associated groups of promoting Islamophobic rhetoric and hate speech, leading to legal challenges and public condemnations from civil rights organizations. Supporters, however, praise his efforts as essential defenses of Western values and civil liberties against radical threats.