An existential identity crisis now grips the American right. Long rooted in the principles of limited constitutional government, moral order, and tradition, it now too often defines itself simply by opposition to the excesses of the left. This has driven many on the right to argue for policy approaches that can only undermine America's future. Recovering an appealing and effective conservative governing vision requires revisiting foundational principles and recurring to the sources of conservatism's appeal. It calls for a renewed understanding of conservatism's true purpose — helping America flourish by anchoring itself in enduring values amid chaos and ideological drift.