Nation building through design


Reminiscent of a corporate makeover, war torn Iraq wants to wipe out all memories, including the flag ( above left) that had once festooned many a Saddam snaps.

The new flag (Above right)has won accolades from the West for its brilliant design. My choice still rests with the previous one. The latest looks far too amateurish.

Another point of concern, red, green and black, colours admitted as those that represent the Arab world are conspicuous by their absence. Far from it, the unfurled Iraqi flags colours mirror the Israeli flag.