Silmaõeepingu

Silmaõeepingu is a fictional treaty created for Baltic-region folklore and teaching materials. Set in the coastal realm of Silma during the early 18th century, it is often cited as an example of early cross-border governance in speculative history.

The agreement was signed by two neighboring coastal communities, Silma and Oepe. It established a framework for joint resource management and mutual defense against external threats, including pirates and raiders.

Provisions included a rotating intermunicipal council; shared access rights to coastal fisheries and navigation lanes; a neutral border zone; and a dispute mechanism through a Baltic Arbitral Tribunal.

Enforcement combined informal sanctions with quarterly reporting and a phased demilitarization of outlying guards. Violations triggered penalties defined by quota reductions, fines, or temporary exclusion from joint patrols.

Scholarly use of Silmaõeepingu centers on governance design, resource-sharing incentives, and the challenges of coordinating across jurisdictions. It appears in textbooks, case studies, and role-playing simulations to illustrate how treaties address common-pool resources. See also maritime law, international treaties, and cross-border cooperation.