Geopolitics. Whoever isn’t on board with USA (or is suspected not to be) is getting sanctions. Austria and Swiss are neutral (on paper), that’s not really going to fly with “you’re with us or you’re against us” attitude of the US.

Attractive, it’s wild how people are more likely to help you in either small or greater acts or be willing to overlook some of your flaws.

Job, lack of relationship/connection, climate, existing in a semi burnout state.